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Houghton County unanimously adopts resolution opposing MDHHS plan to competitively procure PIHP services
Summary
The Houghton County Board adopted Resolution #25-19 opposing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ proposed competitive procurement for Prepaid Inpatient Health Plans (PIHPs), citing risks to local control and service continuity; the board directed that copies be sent to the governor and state health director.
The Houghton County Board of Commissioners on Aug. 15 adopted Resolution #25-19 unanimously opposing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ (MDHHS) proposal to implement a competitive procurement process for Prepaid Inpatient Health Plans (PIHPs).
Why it matters: the resolution expresses local concern that competitive procurement could allow private or outside managed care organizations to assume control of services and thereby disrupt…
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