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Nine Michigan Hospitals Awarded for Maternity Care

Only 26 percent of the birthing centers measured in Michigan performed within the Leapfrog Group standard for unnecessary C-sections.

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Register now and save! Early Bird Registration until August 31. The Symposium’s agenda will be packed with speakers and panels addressing how employers can improve the health and wellbeing of employees with a focus on women. The main topics will center around women’s physical and mental health as well as how to help working families establish a work-life balance.

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Spring 2023 Hospital Grades for Michigan Announced. How Did Your Hospital Do?

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Hospital Prices in Michigan Skyrocket

From 2017 to 2020, commercial hospital prices in Michigan increased from 156 percent to 203 percent of what Medicare pays for hospital services. 

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New Case Study: Adopting Biosimilars Saves Millions in Pharmaceutical Costs

Study suggests employers implement biosimilars strategies to manage rising costs of prescription and specialty drugs.

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EAM Honored With Leadership Award

EAM President, Bret Jackson, honored to receive the 2021 Membership Leadership Award on behalf of the organization.

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New State Legislation May Increase Prescription Costs

Right now the state legislature is considering HB 4348 — a bill that would regulate pharmacy benefit managers, but also increase the costs of prescription drugs for Michigan employers, workers and families. Medication is already a significant financial burden for many Michigan patients.

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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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