The Advisory Council

Key to the project was a broad-based, responsive, and effective governance structure, including an Advisory Council to the Michigan Department of Community Health.  The Advisory Council was appointed by the Director of MDCH, and included representatives of large and small businesses, unions, health care providers, local Chambers of Commerce, health plans, seniors, free clinics, consumers, local public health, and insurers.

. 

Workgroups

Three workgroups (Data Synthesis, Models Development, and Community Interface) assisted the Advisory Council by reviewing data gathering instruments and analyses; assessing models to expand insurance coverage; and developing strategies to engage stakeholders and build consensus