The Michigan Business and Professional Association (MBPA) are constantly keeping tabs on new and upcoming changes to laws pertaining to healthcare. Effective April 18th, 2012 the State of Michigan, under the management of the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), has created the Autism Coverage Reimbursement Program. This fund was established by Public Act 101 […]
What Health Reform changes are effective for 2013? Please join Michigan Business & Professional Association for a Webinar on November 14 at 10 AM (Eastern Time). This webinar will review those Health Reform changes that are effective for 2013. Space is Limited, Click Here to reserve your space These changes include: […]
As a writing agent with MBPA and MFBA, you now have the answers that you need to help you navigate reform issues with your clients. Health Reform Connect will give you: Expert Advise on Complicated Compliance for issues and technical guidelines Access to monthly webinars and seminars on Reform An Email Hotline for specific client […]
By Bonnie Bochniak MBPA Govt. Relations The Michigan Business and Professional Association (MBPA) and its sister group, the Michigan Food and Beverage Association (MFBA), make it priority #1 to keep you up to date on the federal healthcare law and how it affects you, your business, and/or clients. Recently there has been a decision made in […]
By Paul A. Kiewiet The problem with best practices is that they’re usually someone else’s best practices. You need to find your own best practices and then follow them, hone them and make them your unique brand. One of the best ways to be different is to be totally focused on the needs […]
Despite obstacles and declines, start-ups still popular. An Executive Briefing produced by the Michigan Business and Professional Association American entrepreneurs – both current and prospective – are facing difficult times these days. The still-struggling economy, combined with unpredictable tax policies and tighter availability of lending capital has made starting and running a small business […]
By Jeffrey Paulsen Paulsen Law Hypothesis: Traditional Law Firms and Company Legal Functions are rarely aligned. Traditional Law Firm Business Model: A “traditional law firm” means a law firm that has a highly leveraged business model that depends on annually mandated increasing billing rates as well as every lawyer, paralegal and other time-keeper […]
Sept. 6, 2012 – LANSING – Despite uncertainties that remain in the economy, many businesses have a growing optimism, according to a member survey conducted by the Michigan Business and Professional Association (MBPA) and the Michigan Food and Beverage Association (MFBA). Most survey participants report they will remain in the state and make improvements to […]
By Spencer A. Silk Franklin CIO Services Document imaging is a method for managing office documents. It functions by scanning paper documents to create exact image copies in digital format. In this process, the company can keep the digital images on a server. These digital files can be saved within the office or in […]
By Ryan Bonner Brightline Technologies How The Unseen Effects of the Cloud Are Making Companies Money and Changing Corporate Strategy By now, we’ve all heard the marketing lingo and buzzwords that seem to swirl around the current cloud computing trend: flexible infrastructure, scalability, real workforce mobility, and unparalleled collaboration. The promise of a lean, […]
