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Stakeholder(s) Opposed 1 Corporate entities within the state involved in the healthcare sector have firmly been in opposition to this move. In their argument, this move would negatively impact the aggregate number of patients treated annually, thus, reducing the profit margins (Persaud et al., 2017). The Michigan Chamber of Commerce, although now neutral on the proposed Safe Patient Care Act, has previously opposed the actualization of the law vehemently. Business groups, including the insurance providers, have highlighted this as an issue that would affect economic growth.
Stakeholder(s) Opposed 2 The Michigan Health and Hospitals Association, representing health centers and hospitals, has been an opponent to this law. In their argument, limits on working hours would not be viable due to increased salary margins for employees and lost market share due to fewer patients treated. Mandatory minimum working hours would be coupled with an hourly rate for overtime, a fee currently placed at 1.5% base pay. This increase in remuneration would make it harder for them to keep up with the wage bill.