Economic Alliance for Michigan
Category: Press Releases
New Data Shows Infection Rates Still Too High In U.S. Hospitals
Only two hospitals in Michigan fully meet standards in reported categories March 16, 2016 – Today, the Economic Alliance for Michigan (EAM) announces though hospitals are making strides in avoiding central line-associated blood stream infections (CLABSIs) and catheter-associated urinary…
Read More24 Michigan hospitals penalized for hospital acquired conditions
Novi, MI, December 11th, 2015 – The Economic Alliance for Michigan (EAM) is concerned over the number of Michigan hospitals being penalized for hospital acquired conditions by the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS released the data on…
Read MoreThree Michigan Hospitals Earn Leapfrog’s 2015 Top Hospital Award
Novi, MI, December 2, 2015 – Today the Economic Alliance for Michigan (EAM) announced three Michigan hospitals, demonstrating the highest standards of care, were named to The Leapfrog Group’s annual list of Top Hospitals. Widely acknowledged as one of the…
Read MoreCompared to previous report, Michigan hospitals less safe
Compared to previous report, Michigan hospitals less safe Over 40 percent of Michigan hospitals score less than “B” grade Novi, Michigan, October 28, 2015 – The Economic Alliance for Michigan (EAM) announced today the release of the Fall 2015 Hospital…
Read MoreRising health care costs hurt Michigan families & economy
Rising health care costs hurt Michigan families and economy Economic Alliance for Michigan report finds both workers, businesses squeezed by health care costs October 26th, 2015 – Mounting evidence shows that ever-rising health care costs hurt not only employers, but Michigan…
Read MoreNationally, Michigan ranks 21st for C-Section Rates
EAM and The Leapfrog Group released new information on hospital rates of cesarean sections (C-sections). Never before have purchasers or patients had a single, standardized C-section rate to compare by hospital at the national level. Now, families across the country can…
Read MoreComparing states, no correlation between premiums and dominant carriers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24th, 2015 Comparing states, no correlation between premiums and dominant carriers Increased competition does not equal lower premiums Novi, MI: The Economic Alliance for Michigan (EAM) conducted a 50 state analysis of health insurance carrier market…
Read MoreMichigan House Bills Introduced Today Will Lead to Poorer Healthcare Safety & Quality
June 17th, 2015 Elimination of Certificate of Need will lead to poorer health care Novi, MI: The Economic Alliance for Michigan (EAM) denounces Michigan House bills 4728 and 4729, which were introduced today regarding Michigan’s Certificate of Need (CON) process. …
Read MoreOne in Four Hospitals in Michigan Must Improve Hand-Hygiene Practices to Prevent Infections
June 11th, 2015 New Report Indicates One in Four Hospitals in Michigan Must Improve Hand-Hygiene Practices to Prevent Infections Rural Hospitals Lag Behind on Safe Practices Novi, MI: The Economic Alliance for Michigan (EAM) announced today that nearly one-quarter (24…
Read MoreOnly eight Michigan hospitals meet nursing workforce safe practice standards
Over half of Michigan hospitals declined to report Novi, Michigan: The majority of workers in American hospitals are nurses and they are key to quality care, but hospitals can do more to support them, according to a report released today…
Read MoreHospital Choice Can Mean the Difference between Life & Death
March 12th, 2015 Hospital Choice Can Mean the Difference between Life and Death In-depth examination of high-risk surgeries Novi, Michigan: Nonprofit hospital watchdog The Leapfrog Group today released its report, “Predicting Patient Survival of High-Risk Surgeries,” which shows that across…
Read MoreMichigan has lowest health benefit premiums
Novi, Michigan: The Economic Alliance for Michigan (EAM) released an infographic today touting Michigan for having the lowest health care insurance premiums among private-sector employers who provided health care benefits for both single and family plans within the five-state Great…
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