According to an opinion piece, one of the obstacles to the Detroit region's effort to transform its economy is the absence of a lasting solution between the Detroit Medical Center and Wayne State University over the future of their joint medical-residency program. Late last year, Gov. Jennifer Granholm brokered a 3-year agreement that continues the partnership between Wayne State University and the Detroit Medical Center. The deal keeps intact the core training programs as a joint venture between the two entities. However, each entity may negate the agreement after 18 months. Gov. Granholm is urged to move forward with her proposal to create a Blue Ribbon Committee of regional business, community and political leaders to resolve the dispute "because it is in the community's best interest to craft a workable, long-term solution."