Michigan Independent Providers Association

“Miscellaneous 392 total 392”

“Expenses website domain 15 meetings & travel 78 operations 50 bank fees 29 dues 650 government agency fees 20 total 842”

“Accounts payable and accrued expenses 4,588 0”

“The activities of the michigan independent providers association (mipa) are aimed at improving business conditions for the entire segment of independently-owned durable medical equipment (dme) and home health care (hhc) firms operating in michigan. Such activities will benefit patients/citizens by assuring competitive prices and choices in service providers. Mipa is a non-stock, membership organization, incorporated in the state of michigan. Industry promotion. Mipa promotes common industry interests with governmental/regulatory agencies, third party insurers, and legislators on behalf of independently-owned providers of home medical equipment, home infusion, home health care, and orthotic and prosthetic services. Promotional efforts are focused on rule-making, policies, and legislation that affect the ability of independent providers to compete in the marketplace, especially those rules and policies that may favor firms owned by patient-referring organizations (i.e. Hospitals). Such rules affect patient access to competitively priced goods and services in the dme/hhc industry. Promotion is/will be accomplished via various methods including: direct contacts with legislators and regulatory personnel by the board of directors, governmental affairs committee-persons, and members; letter-writing campaigns; social media, pod-casting, and other web-based communication strategies. Education/workshops/conference. A. Industry-directors have held two educational conferences (september 2011 and september 2012) and will continue to plan and hold additional events of this nature. Sessions will include best industry practices and professional advocacy. B. Public-directors will provide information to the public related to regulations and business practices that limit choices, reduce access, and increase prices in the industry. Such information will focus on promoting the high-quality standard of care available through independently-owned dme/hhc providers. Website www.mipaforchoice.net was established in june 2010 as a beginning to both the advocacy and education processes. Additional public education efforts will be forthcoming. Newsletter. Mipa has developed a digital newsletter for members and the public to reflect mipa's main goals (advocacy and education). The newsletter is sent monthly or as needed/requested by the board of directors. Advertising has not been accepted but may be accepted in the future. Membership meeting. The association holds annual membership meetings in conjunction with its annual educational conference. Additional meetings of the membership are held at the discretion of the board of directors and with appropriate notice to members.”

“Education/workshops/conference. A. Industry-directors planned educational sessions, recruit speakers, and arranged meeting venues. Sessions included the best industry practices and professional advocacy. First annual conference (with educational sessions) was held in september 2011. B. Public-directors have developed and distributed publications (flyers, brochures, etc.) to communicate their priorities related to regulations and business practices that limit choices, reduce access, and increase prices in the industry. These communications focus on promoting the high-quality standard of care available through independently-owned dme/hhc providers.”