On December 6, the Broad College of Business hosted officials from Henry Ford Health Systems for a discussion about the intersection of business and health care. The event, held at Minskoff Pavilion, brought together academic and business leaders from both the MSU Broad College of Business and Henry Ford Health. The objective was to foster collaboration, build strategic connections, and explore innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of the healthcare industry.
The event focused on emerging opportunities in the healthcare products and labor market and provided a platform for participants to share insights and discuss market trends. They also highlighted the potential for future cooperation to address challenges in this area. The gathering was part of a larger effort to strengthen the partnership between Henry Ford Health and Michigan State University, a key component of MSU's strategic plan.
Associate Dean for Research John Hollenbeck was the main organizer of the event and noted the importance of the ongoing collaboration between MSU and Henry Ford Health. “We are proud that Broad College had the honor of hosting the first of many meet-and-greet events planned between these two great institutions in the state,” said Hollenbeck. said.
The 30-year agreement between Henry Ford Health and MSU, signed in 2021, will foster innovative and groundbreaking research, provide best-in-class cancer care, provide interprofessional training, and foster the next generation of cancer care. It focuses on increasing diversity in the health care profession and addressing the needs of health care workers. Traditionally underserved populations.
Through this partnership, Henry Ford Health and MSU are committed to working together to accomplish more and transform the lives of patients and healthcare professionals alike. Sriram Narayanan, Eli Broad Professor of Supply Chain Management, attended the event and shared his perspective from his work in the supply chain management industry. “These events provide a great platform for the opportunity to explore and solve difficult problems that require an interdisciplinary perspective. For me, this conference was a great opportunity to explore and solve difficult problems that require an interdisciplinary perspective. We demonstrated that we not only need a multidisciplinary perspective, but also intensive collaboration with practice. This is what the collaboration between MSU and Henry Ford Health can really do.” See photos from the event.
This article originally appeared on the College of Business website.
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