THE PURPOSE OF THE HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SERVICES IS TO PROTECT THE ECONOMIC VIABILITY OF HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM AND ITS RELATED ENTITIES BY ADVOCATING AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT FOR ANY AND ALL MATTERS THAT IMPACT COSTS, OPERATIONS, STRATEGIC PLAN AND/OR ITS ABILITY TO PROVIDE BENEFITS TO THE COMMUNITY.