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When the state rolled out plans to assign a new Medicaid tax to hospitals and similar care institutions, Erickson Living – a Continuing Care Retirement Center (CRCC) – found itself on the list to be included. As CRCCs are focused on providing amenities that cater to any age post-retirement, its capabilities include offering many healthcare […]

On Monday, Governor Rick Snyder announced that he is creating a task force to address pension and health care costs for retirees and municipalities.  The Task Force on Responsible Retirement Reform for Local Government will bring together local and state officials with employee representatives to discuss problems with growing, unfunded, long-term liabilities.  The task force […]

MLC client, the Michigan Soft Drink Association, is a non-profit trade organization representing the producers and distributors of carbonated soft drink beverages who have manufacturing operations in Michigan.  99% of their member’s soft drinks sold in Michigan are produced and distributed by more than 6,000 employees at 55 locations throughout Michigan.  The below content was […]

This week, Governor Rick Snyder announced the appointment of Gail Majcher of Northville, as well as the reappointment of Sara Van Wormer of Ferndale to the Michigan Board of Psychology.  Appointees serve four-year terms expiring December 31, 2020.  Their appointments are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Gail Majcher is a clinical […]

This week, the 298 Facilitation Workgroup released their interim report, reflecting the discussions and recommendations of the group.  The Section 298 Initiative is a statewide effort to improve the coordination of physical health services and behavioral health services.  The draft interim report, released for public review, contains a series of policy recommendations for the Legislature. […]

Last Friday, Governor Rick Snyder announced the appointments of eighteen members to the Public Health Advisory Commission.  The twenty-four-member commission will complete an assessment of the current public health service delivery system in Michigan, at both the state and local level.  Including a review of: The organization of public health functions within and across the […]

On Thursday, Governor Rick Snyder vetoed a package of legislation repealing the Health Insurance Claims Assessment (HICA).  The tax was originally enacted to help pay the state’s portion of Medicaid, but revenue from HICA never reached the projected levels and there were questions as it whether the Federal Government would approve of the program as […]

On Friday, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) released its “Michigan Health and Wellness 4 x 4 Plan Progress Report 2012-2015,” summarizing the state’s progress to prevent and control obesity, reduce chronic disease, and build a stronger, healthier Michigan.  Governor Rick Snyder earlier tasked the department with addressing the issue of obesity […]