“Rx for Michigan”

Is Healthcare the Prescription for What Ails Michigan’s Economy?

Primetime Special Airs Saturday, February 7 at 9pm

With Patrick L. Anderson

Lost your job?  Are you wondering where you will find good-paying jobs now and down the road?  These are questions more and more people in Michigan are facing every day, but the answers may surprise them and provide some solutions as well.  

“Rx for Michigan,” the latest installment in WWJ-TV’s breakthrough “Eye on the Future” series, will air during prime time on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 9 pm and features exclusive interviews with major leaders and decision-makers including Patrick L. Anderson of Anderson Economic Group. The program also includes industry insiders telling viewers how these new lifelines can help them and their families as well as offering behind-the-scenes looks at healthcare facilities in action. 

Healthcare is the largest creator of jobs in the state.  Its impact will grow as more leaders look to life sciences, medical device manufacturing, medical care, biotech, and medical tourism to lead Michigan out of its economic pain.

“Rx for Michigan” is hosted by Carol Cain, WWJ-TV editorial director, who traveled the state with chief videographer Paul Pytlowany to give viewers a front row seat on how their personal health and collective economic health are joined.

CONTACT: Tyler Marie Theile, Anderson Economic Group, 517.333.6984

For a partial list of guests, please see below:

Gov. Jennifer Granholm
Robert Ficano -- Wayne County Executive
L. Brooks Patterson – Oakland County Executive
Patrick Anderson – Anderson Economic Group
Rich DeVos
Richard Blouse – Detroit Regional Chamber
Doug Rothwell – Renaissance Detroit
Edith Killins – Director, Wayne County Health & Human Services
David Van Andel – Van Andel Institute
Peter Karmanos -- Compuware
A. Alfred Taubman 
Dr. Frank Sottile – Crittenton Hospital Medical Center
Dr. Eva Feldman – University of Michigan Health System
Lou Anna K. Simon – Michigan State University
Mary Sue Coleman – University of Michigan
Ambassador Pete Secchia
Brian Peters – Michigan Health & Hospital Assn
R.C. Ryder -- Terumo
Dr. Robert Kelch – UM Health System
Jim Dehem- Community Living Services
Stephen Rapundalo -- MichBio
Al Hoffmann- Delphi Medical 
Ken Matzick – Beaumont
Nancy Schlichting – Henry Ford Health System
Phillip Incarnati – McLaren
Carlos Guiterrez – (former) U.S. Commerce Secretary