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Creating a Pipeline of Transformational Talent for Michigan By Dr. Robert P. Bartlett

Michigan Colleges Foundation's new initiative, Partnership for Michigan, aims to engage and retain college graduates Michigan Colleges Foundation (MCF) has represented 14 of Michigan's liberal arts colleges and universities for over 61 years. It now is activating the vast resources of its member...

Blues support reform done right By Daniel J. Loepp

When I was asked by Detroiter to write about health care reform, a year of vigorous debate was behind us and the outcome was still uncertain. As I write this, President Obama has given Congress just two weeks to complete its work. When you read this, perhaps the outcome will be known. Perhaps it ...

Michigan Business: Get HIP to HIPAA and Make it Snappy! By Jordan Schreier and Susan Patton

The privacy of personal health information has been a federal concern since the passage of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act in 1996 ("HIPAA"). HIPAA provides for a uniform, basic level of health information privacy throughout the United States. The federal commitment to priva...

Survey Shows Health Care Costs Increasing at 6-Year Low of 5 percent By Ryan Bowers

McGraw Wentworth, Michigan’s largest employee group benefit brokerage/consulting firm, released the results of its 2009 Southeast Michigan Mid-Market Group Benefits Survey. The survey compares health benefits and trends for the current year among 394 southeast Michigan-based organizations with 100...

Michigan’s Future in Health Care By Mike Scott

In light of a contracting automotive and manufacturing industry in Michigan, healthcare could be an area that helps brings the state back to economic prominence. Innovation and opportunities in healthcare are significant throughout the region, with the strength of area medical schools, research a...

MBA Programs: What you need to keep your talent current By Julianne Mattera

Looking for that golden ticket to move up the corporate food chain or just a little something to hone your skills and bring your business know-how up to speed with new trends and technology? In a turbulent economy, boosting your skills is a good way to stay ahead of the game - enhancing your perform...

Michigan Receives Millions of Dollars for Health Information Technology By Governor of Michigan

An additional .6 million grant will help health professionals use electronic records.   The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) and the Michigan Department of Information Technology (MDIT) more than .9 million to acc...

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Trend Spotting in Detroit By Michael Strong

Sphere Trending brings together trend information to provide trans-industrial business direction Detroit is the center of the world when it comes to trend spotting. While a bit of an exaggeration, it’s safe to say that Sphere Trending in WaterfordDetroit is part of the discussion when it co...

Making Business Sense of the Past By Michael Strong

Chamber member Detroit Historical Society operates on a surplus due to good management Detroit is going through a historic period in its existence - and it's highly likely that generations of future Detroiters will be able to see it due to the day-to-day efforts of the Detroit Historical Society. ...

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Workplace Design – Gaining a Competitive Advantage By Mary Ann Lievois

In order to compete in today's economy, companies are taking a number of steps to position themselves for the future. Some of the more common strategies we hear about are cost cutting, restructuring a workforce, and focusing on core competencies. These are typically first line considerations from a...