(1) A health care corporation subject to this act may enter into contracts with health care facilities in Michigan or health facilities in any other jurisdiction. It is the intent of the legislature that contracts with health facilities outside of Michigan expand access to health care without reducing access to Michigan licensed health facilities.
  (2) Contracts entered into under this section with health care facilities licensed in Michigan are subject to the provisions of section 504 to 518.

Terms Used In Michigan Laws 550.1501

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.