Michigan Standards of Conduct and Ethics Act of 1973

This article undertakes an analysis of the Standards of Conduct and Ethics Act. After a discussion of the factors prompting enactment, the statutory framework of the Act is presented. Finally, the Michigan legislation is contrasted with and evaluated in light of similar statutory efforts in other states

The Impact of Michigan\u27s Health Maintenance Organization Act

Growing dissatisfaction with the shortcomings of the traditional system of health care has led to renewed interest in the Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) concept in recent years. Although some HMO\u27s have been operating in the United States for over forty years, conditions have been less than favorable to their growth and development. Major obstacles have been opposition from the medical profession, lack of public understanding about the nature and function of HMO\u27s, and state laws restricting or prohibiting the establishment of HMO\u27s. In order to create a more favorable legal climate and encourage HMO development, a number of states, including Michigan, have recently enacted laws to provide for the establishment, regulation, and licensing of HMO\u27s. The effect of these new laws is not yet clear but an analysis of the statutory provisions enables one to predict what that effect might be. This article undertakes an analysis of the Michigan Health Maintenance Organization Act of 1974, discussing the problems antedating enactment and evaluating the provisions of the Act which address those problems

Michigan Standards of Conduct and Ethics Act of 1973

This article undertakes an analysis of the Standards of Conduct and Ethics Act. After a discussion of the factors prompting enactment, the statutory framework of the Act is presented. Finally, the Michigan legislation is contrasted with and evaluated in light of similar statutory efforts in other states

Michigan Standards of Conduct and Ethics Act of 1973

This article undertakes an analysis of the Standards of Conduct and Ethics Act. After a discussion of the factors prompting enactment, the statutory framework of the Act is presented. Finally, the Michigan legislation is contrasted with and evaluated in light of similar statutory efforts in other states

INDOT Storm Water Management: Lessons Learned, Moving Forward

In November 2016, INDOT provided new guidance for construction stormwater pollution plan development. The initiative provides specific guidance for preparing and managing stormwater quality management plans. This session focuses on communication between designers, contractors, and INDOT staff and will address challenges and opportunities related to the educational process, long- and short-term best management practice selection, and proper installation and maintenance of erosion and sediment control BMPs

Increased Fat-Free Body Mass and No Adverse Effects on Blood Lipid Concentrations 4 Weeks after Additional Meat Consumption in Comparison with an Exclusion of Meat in the Diet of Young Healthy Women

Aims. To investigate whether changes of meat consumption can affect body composition and laboratory parameters in healthy, normal weight, young women without the aim to reduce body weight. Research Design and Methods. Women volunteered to eat low-fat meat in addition to their habitual diet (M) or to exclude meat products from their diet (NOM). After 4 weeks M and NOM were crossed over between subjects. Changes in nutrient intake, morphometrics and plasma parameters were compared during M and NOM. Results. Daily protein intake (means ± SD) was 2.25 ± 0.35 (25.2% of energy) and 1.15 ± 0.26 g/kg (14.0% of energy) during M and NOM, respectively. Fat-free body mass (FFM) increased during M (0.7 ± 1.0 kg, P = .02) and decreased during NOM (−0.8 ± 0.8 kg, P = .003). Body fat mass was unchanged. Concentrations of total cholesterol (−7%), LDL-cholesterol (−8%), and glucose (−4%) deceased significantly after M. Fasting glutamine concentrations were decreased by M and increased by NOM. Conclusions. Additional meat intake can increase FFM without adverse effects on blood lipid concentrations. Long-term studies are required. Urinary excretion of 3-methylhistidine could represent a biomarker for meat protein consumption