Open in NewsBreak

Mio

See all locations
Customize your news
41°F
publisher avatar

Health

wlen.com

website

Health care affordability bus tour makes Michigan stops

KALAMAZOO — A national campaign calling for more affordable health care made stops in Kalamazoo and Lansing this week. According to Michigan News Connection, advocacy group Protect Our Care is urging Congress to restore enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits and reverse Medicaid funding reductions. The group also wants...

Kalamazoo, MI · 17d
article img

The News Advocate

partner publisher · 2.9K followers
article img

DHD No. 10 adds COVID-19, flu vaccine clinics across region

District Health Department No. 10 is adding COVID-19 and flu vaccine clinics, with walk-ins weekly and appointments available online or by phone.

Manistee County, MI · 17d

Independent Journal Review

partner publisher · 18.2K followers
article img

Abdul El-Sayed Said Assimilating To America Is Health Hazard In Academic Papers

Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan, has emphasized his experience as a public health official serving the everyman, but his public health scholarship argues against American values in academic jargon.

Michigan · 20d

The Money Overview

partner publisher · 75.0K followers
article img

Healthy Michigan Plan members ages 19 to 64 may have to meet new work requirements and renew every six months starting in January 2027, state health officials say

Michigan health officials say certain Healthy Michigan Plan members ages 19 to 64 may have to meet new work requirements and renew every six months starting in January 2027. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced the changes July 23, 2026 as it prepares for federally required Medicaid changes under H.R. 1. Its […] The post Healthy Michigan Plan members ages 19 to 64 may have to meet new work requirements and renew every six months starting in January 2027, state health officials say appeared first on The Money Overview .

Michigan · 20d

MLive

publisher · 111.3K followers

McLaren Bay Region first in Michigan to use prefab exam rooms

BAY CITY, MI – McLaren Bay Region has introduced a construction innovation to Michigan’s healthcare sector with its use of prefabricated exam room pods at the new McLaren Bay West facility in Bay City. The health system became the first in Michigan to deploy fully completed, off-site manufactured...

Bay City, MI · 22d

wgvunews.org

website

West Michigan task force helps residents navigate complex Medicaid changes

Megan Erskine is CEO of nonprofit Catherine’s Health Center. “I’ve been studying this for six months and I’m still a little confused.”. Erskine is a representative with the West Michigan Medicaid Task Force, a coalition of community and healthcare leaders assisting residents, immigrants, and non-citizens maneuver state and federal Medicaid changes.

Michigan · 20d

acuity.news

website

Michigan Medicaid ABA Rules Drop the Physical Exam Requirement and Bar Set-Timeline Discharge. Bulletin MMP 26-18 Adds Six-Month Progress Reviews.

The October 1 bulletin rewrites Michigan’s autism treatment policy, easing two entry requirements while tightening how providers document progress. Michigan rewrote its Medicaid ABA policy in an October 1 bulletin. MMP 26-18 updates the Behavioral Health Treatment section of the state’s Medicaid Provider Manual for beneficiaries under 21 with an autism diagnosis.

Michigan · 22d

Bridge Michigan

publisher · 7.9K followers

Over 2,300 Michigan ACA enrollees caught up in federal fraud sweep

About 760,000 Affordable Care Act enrollees were cut nationwide as the Trump administration investigates fraud in the federal healthcare marketplace. As a result, 955 ACA enrollees in Michigan had their plans canceled, while another 1,372 are under review. Michigan is seeing declining participation in the healthcare marketplace amid rising costs.

Michigan · 21d

The Money Overview

partner publisher · 75.0K followers

Michigan’s Medicare Advantage lineup drops to 181 plans for 2027 and the average premium rises to $16.21 a month

Medicare Advantage plans on offer in Michigan fall from 192 to 181 for 2027, and the average monthly premium rises from $14.88 to $16.21, according to an analysis of CMS data by Live Insurance News. The $1.33 increase runs against the national picture, where CMS projects the average premium will fall. Open enrollment runs through […] The post Michigan’s Medicare Advantage lineup drops to 181 plans for 2027 and the average premium rises to $16.21 a month appeared first on The Money Overview .

Michigan · 22d

wnmufm.org

website

Expecting a baby? 5 tips to help you prepare for pregnancy costs

As Grace Griffin and her husband were welcoming their long-awaited baby — a daughter — Griffin found herself worried about looming medical bills and unsure whether the family could pay for the care needed. "This whole experience has me wondering (keeping me up at night, actually): Can we...

Michigan · 22d

The Detroit News

partner publisher · 4.8K followers

Michigan seniors count on home health monitoring. It must be protected | Opinion

Michigan’s population is aging, with more than one-third of residents over age 55. That makes it more important than ever to find practical ways to keep older Michiganians healthy, independent and connected to their doctors, particularly in the state's underserved communities where access to care is already limited. Unfortunately, a new federal proposal could make that harder. Millions of Medicare patients living with high blood pressure, diabetes, heart failure or COPD now rely on blood pressure cuffs, glucose monitors and connected scales at home. The readings go straight to their doctor, so problems get caught before they turn into hospital trips. This new technology protects seniors’ health and also saves the Medicare program money, as fewer sick patients means fewer dollars spent treating them. However, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have proposed a rule that would stop doctors from working with outside companies that manage this so-called Remote Physiologic Monitoring (RPM) technology. Under its proposal, only staff employed directly by a doctor’s own practice could do that work. For a lot of practices in Michigan — including those in Detroit, which has just one doctor for every 6,000 residents , and those based in rural parts of the

Michigan · 23d

concentratemedia.com

website

Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics meeting Michiganders’ needs for integrated care

Five years ago, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) launched 13 Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs). Today, 35 CCBHCs enable local community mental health (CMH) agencies to provide whole-person care by integrating physical health with a comprehensive range of mental health and substance use disorder services, serving Michiganders no matter what their income or insurance coverage.

Michigan · 22d

midmichigannow.com

website

MDHHS seeking applications to improve nursing homes in Michigan

LANSING, Mich.—The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Long Term Care Operations Section has a grant funding opportunity for projects that improve the quality of life for residents at nursing homes. The grant money is coming from the Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Program that fund projects and activities...

Michigan · 23d

22 WSBT

website

Mobile health clinic in Southwest Michigan impacts local community

A mobile health clinic in Southwest Michigan is celebrating a milestone after seeing 1,000 patients in less than a year. The team says that number reflects a growing need for accessible care and the impact of bringing those services directly to the people who need them. The mobile clinic launched...

Berrien County, MI · 24d

Michigan Public

partner publisher · 729 followers

With two weeks to go, candidates in Michigan's 8th Congressional District outline their priorities

The 8th congressional district stretches from Flint north to Saginaw, Bay City and Midland. The race pits Democratic incumbent Kristen McDonald Rivet against Republican challenger Tom Smith.

Michigan · 23d

whmi.com

website

Trinity Health Michigan Medical Groups StandSafe Team Receives Safe Care Award

Trinity Health Michigan Medical Groups has been named the recipient of the Michigan Health & Hospital Association’s (MHA) 2026 Advancing Safe Care Award - recognizing the organization’s StandSafe Workplace Violence Program. The team was honored during the MHA Keystone Center Safety & Quality Symposium. The MHA Advancing Safe...

Michigan · 24d

9&10 News

partner publisher · 29.3K followers

Historic pharmacy building in Central Lake has been demolished

CENTRAL LAKE-A former pharmacy building in Central Lake has been demolished following a determination that an adjacent garage was unsafe and required soil cleanup. Because the two structures shared a load-bearing wall, crews could not dismantle the garage without compromising the pharmacy building. Constructed around the turn of the 20th century, the building originally stood next to a large hotel. When that neighboring hotel destroyed by fire was cleared, the shared wall remained standing and the subsequent structure was built directly attached to it. Michele Fox, owner of Bachmann’s Store across the street from the Pharmacy, was surprised to find the building gone when she looked out her window. “I looked out my window, it was gone,” Fox said. “It was really surprising, but I understood, of course why it had to come down.” She emphasized that the removal does not diminish the building’s historical importance to the community. “But that doesn’t diminish its historical significance to the town,” Fox said. The structure was constructed with bricks manufactured directly in Central Lake. In addition to serving as a long-standing pharmacy, the building featured a deep foundation built to accommodate a small bowling alley in its basement. “It’s hard to watch

Central Lake, MI · 26d

WLNS

partner publisher · 49.3K followers

State health department recommends annual flu and COVID-19 vaccines

With flu season officially underway, the state has issued a standing recommendation asking all health care providers to follow American Medical Association information on vaccines and when patients should receive them.

Michigan · 26d

wasteadvantagemag.com

website

EGLE Announces Grant Program for Zero-Emission Refuse and Recycling Trucks

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announces the launch of the 2026 Michigan Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle (CHDV) Program, a new grant opportunity that will provide funding to replace eligible Class 6 (19,501-26,000 pounds) and Class 7 (26,001-33,000 pounds) diesel refuse and recycling vehicles with new, zero-emission battery electric vehicles and associated charging equipment.

Michigan · 24d

rapidgrowthmedia.com

website

Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics meeting Michiganders’ needs for integrated care

Five years ago, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) launched 13 Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs). Today, 35 CCBHCs enable local community mental health (CMH) agencies to provide whole-person care by integrating physical health with a comprehensive range of mental health and substance use disorder services, serving Michiganders no matter what their income or insurance coverage.

Michigan · 24d