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Develop Michigan's
Health Care Workforce
Issue: Numerous reports forecast
a critical shortage of Michigan’s health care workforce in
the near future. The state’s medically underserved communities
are most affected by health care provider shortages.
Recommended Actions:
All health professions training programs receiving funding
from the State of Michigan should be required to establish collaborative
relationships with safety net providers such as Community Health
Centers.
When awarding State of Michigan grants or contracts, preference
and priority should be given to projects that include safety net
providers.
Funding preference should be given to health professions training
programs that utilize evidence-based approaches to the recruitment
of underrepresented students to health care fields. This may include
the recruitment of bilingual or minority students.
Michigan should adopt incentives for providers who serve underserved
populations.
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Provide Health
Coverage for All Michigan Residents
Issue: Over one million Michigan
residents lack health insurance. Public policy makers must address
this need by making health coverage affordable and available to
all Michigan residents.
Recommended Action: Michigan
policy makers should adopt a health care coverage program that is
available to all Michigan residents and includes a subsidy for low
income individuals.
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Secure Direct State
Funding
of Community Health Centers
Issue: Michigan’s Medicaid
program continues to experience significant growth in enrollment
and costs. Michigan policy makers must invest in evidence based
strategies that improve access and reduce costs.
Recommended Action: Utilizing
the demonstrated cost savings generated by Community Health Centers
(CHCs) to the Medicaid program, policy makers should directly invest
$16 million in the expansion of CHCs throughout the state. Expanded
access to high-quality, community based primary care will make a
profound difference in health care outcomes and costs for all Michigan
residents.
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