Economic Alliance for MichiganCategory: News
Powerful Coalition Supporting Certificate of Need Process
McLaren Health Care Inc.’s move to secure legislative approval to build a new $300 million hospital north of Detroit has once again generated support across the state for Michigan’s certificate-of-need regulations. “You can create enough care that will meet the…
Read MoreUnneeded hospitals increases pressure on employers to reduce jobs & cut benefits
EAM in the News: EAM President, Bret Jackson, comments on how a new hospital in northern Oakland County will affect employers throughout the state. Read the story here: http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/opinion/contributors/viewpoints/2014/09/27/bret-jackson-mclaren-hopes-politicians-will-help-build-new-hospital/16285305/
Read MoreAttack on CON process costly to the entire state
EAM in the news: September 28th, 2014 Grand Rapids Business Journal “The Economic Alliance for Michigan President Bret Jackson noted during hearings such a plan drives up the cost of health care — not just in the Wayne-Oakland area but…
Read MoreOpponents Seek to Stop Fast-Track Bill Allowing New Hospital
LANSING, Mich. – Opponents today lined up to testify against legislation that would allow McLaren Health Care to build a hospital tower in Clarkston, even though the state and the courts have denied the project, saying it is not needed….
Read MoreEAM In The News: Friends of Certificate of Need Oppose New Hospital
EAM’s President, Bret Jackson, gives a thoughtful insight as to why a new hospital in Clarkston is not needed. Read the full article, via The Oakland Press, here: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/government-and-politics/20140922/group-says-bill-supporting-mclarens-plans-for-new-hospital-in-independence-twp-could-get-pushed-through-senate
Read MoreFriends of Certificate of Need Denounce Senate Bill
Friends of Certificate of Need Denounce Senate Bill. Senate Bill 1073 was met by resounding disapproval from a large coalition of Michigan business, labor and health care organizations. The Friends of Certificate of Need – which includes a broad range…
Read MoreGov. Snyder and Minister of Transport Announce Bridge Authorities
Gov. Snyder and Minister of Transport Announce Bridge Authorities July 30th, 2014 By: Stacy Leick | stacyleick@eamonline.org Winsor, Ontario: Today, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder and Canada’s Minister of Transport Lisa Raitt announced the formation of two bridge authorities for the…
Read MoreCollaboration Letter to President Obama
June 27, 2014 The Honorable Barack Obama President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20500 Mr. President, Labor and business organizations, companies and municipalities, all together, urge you to help secure funding for…
Read MoreBipartisanship Enables Aid for Former Delphi Workers
Bipartisanship Enables Aid for Former Delphi Workers House Takes Steps in Securing SISF with Passing Bills 5478-5490 May 28th, 2014 Lansing, MI: The Michigan House of Representatives passed a package of bills (5478-5490) on Tuesday, May 27th, 2014, in a…
Read MoreEAM Applauds Passage of 25% Reduction in HICA Tax
EAM Applauds Passage of 25% Reduction in HICA Tax House Passes Senate Bills 893/913 – A Positive Step to Lower Health Care Costs May 27, 2014 Lansing, MI: Today the Michigan House of Representatives approved a 25% reduction in the…
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