Rick Baker, president and CEO, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce, joined Rich Helppie from The Common Bridge Podcast May 27 at the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference to discuss the important role hospitals plays in local communities not only for the clinical care they provide, but also as economic drivers and primary employers.

MPC26: Rick Baker, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce

In the MiCare Champion Cast, from the Michigan Health & Hospital Association, we’ll talk to healthcare policy experts in Michigan on key issues that impact healthcare and the health of our communities. This series will cover topics like the auto no-fault insurance system, the opioid crisis and more. Learn more and get involved at https://micarematters.org.

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In the MiCare Champion Cast, from the Michigan Health &amp; Hospital Association, we’ll talk to healthcare policy experts in Michigan on key issues that impact healthcare and the health of our communities. This series will cover topics like the auto no-fault insurance system, the opioid crisis and more. Learn more and get involved at https://micarematters.org.

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MPC26: Rick Baker, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce

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