Category: News


An Act to Follow: Michigan’s Surprise Billing Law

In regards to surprise billing, Congress needs to use the Michigan rules as a model.

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EAM Receives Award

Bret Jackson, EAM President, accepts the 2021 MAHP Presidential Merit Award on behalf of EAM members.

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EAM experiences boost in membership during first half of 2021

President of the Economic Alliance for Michigan (EAM), Bret Jackson, had a goal for EAM to be a leader in healthcare policy and collaboration and an example for other employer coalitions across the country to learn from. Mission accomplished. EAM…

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17 Hospitals Throughout Michigan Honored for Maternity Care

New Study Demonstrates Racial Disparity Gap within State’s Infant Mortality Rate

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2021 EAM Hospital Patient Safety Awards Announced

Eighteen hospitals earn patient safety award

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Michigan Hospitals Earn Top Hospital Status

Five Hospitals in Michigan Receive Coveted National Distinction

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EAM Welcomes New Director of Membership and Development

Mike Grudzinski joins the EAM as Director of Membership and Development, bringing over twenty years of experience to the team The Economic Alliance for Michigan (EAM) is proud to welcome Mike Grudzinski as the organization’s Director of Membership and Development….

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COVID-19 Patients Protected from Surprise Billing

Federal Government Takes Action to Protect COVID-19 Patients from Surprise Billing

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How Market Dynamics Impact Hospital Pricing

The Economic Alliance for Michigan (EAM), a nonprofit group comprised of Michigan’s largest employers and unions, released a study outlining how various market dynamics impact hospital pricing.

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Mandated arbitration for patient’s surprise billing not the answer

Mandated arbitration for patient’s surprise billing is not the answer. The Economic Alliance for Michigan (EAM) and its members are pleased that the U.S. Congress is working to address the surprise billing problem that is plaguing patients around the country….

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Nine Hospitals name “Top Hospital”

Leapfrog Announces 2019 Top Hospital Award for State of Michigan Hospitals Nine Receive Coveted National Distinction   December 17, 2019 – The Economic Alliance for Michigan (EAM) and The Leapfrog Group announced nine hospitals in the State of Michigan] have been…

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Only 1 in 5 Hospitals Meet Maternity Care Standards

Report from The Leapfrog Group Finds Only 1 in 5 U.S. Hospitals Fully Meet Payor Standards for Maternity Care  Hospital Performance Varies on Unnecessary Cesarean Sections, Early Elective Deliveries and Episiotomies  NOVI, MICHIGAN, May 29, 2019 – The Economic Alliance…

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