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Bridge Michigan

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Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan propels ‘Medicare for All’ debate

LANSING — Fifteen years working as an emergency room nurse has convinced Kim Bogan that the only way to fix the American healthcare system is to tear it down and start over. Her patients arriving for triage are sicker than ever. They can’t afford many of the prescriptions they get in the ER. And sometimes when patients die, she wonders if she could have saved them had she not been caring for five or six other people at once.

Michigan · 1d
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The Detroit News

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Closures signal ills for Michigan's independent pharmacies

HAZEL PARK — One recent day, Matt Marinco filled a prescription for a patient's diabetes medication and lost nearly $133 on the transaction. The two-month supply cost the pharmacy $1,933.32, but insurance reimbursement totaled just $1,800.40. “Those losses are unsustainable,” said Marinco, pharmacist in charge at his family's Marinco Pharmacy, which has served Hazel Park for more than 80 years. Some pharmacists say the reimbursement issue has forced them out of business. Six independent pharmacies closed in Michigan in October, including four HomeTown Pharmacy locations and Fred's Pharmacies in Three Rivers and Vicksburg. HomeTown Pharmacy cited financial strain caused by pharmacy benefit managers' reimbursement practices as the main reason for the closure of an outlet near Muskegon and three in the Traverse City area. The closures are part of a broader trend. About 275 pharmacies closed statewide in 2024, including 91 independent outlets, according to the Michigan Pharmacists Association. Independent pharmacies across Michigan are facing mounting financial pressures, with owners saying PBM policies are making it increasingly difficult to stay afloat. Meanwhile, the PBM industry disputes that it is driving closures, saying pharmacies have ways to manage costs. At the same time, pharmacies are looking for ways to strengthen their

Michigan · 2d

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Mid-Michigan hospital first in U.S. to offer FDA-cleared Alzheimer’s blood test

OWOSSO, Mich. (WNEM) — Memorial Healthcare in Owosso is the first in the country to offer a new FDA-cleared blood test for Alzheimer’s disease, aimed at helping patients get answers sooner. Getting answers about Alzheimer’s has historically meant months of uncertainty. For families facing the first signs of...

Owosso, MI · 2d
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Michigan Public

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Midterm wave sets a course for ‘Medicare for All’ fight

Rising healthcare costs and midterm gains give Medicare for All new momentum, though progressive Democrats face resistance to single-payer reform.

Lansing, MI · 1d

WNEM

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Covenant becomes first mid-Michigan health system to offer new cardiac imaging technology

SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - New technology will provide doctors with a detailed image of the heart and a faster testing experience for patients. Covenant HealthCare is the first health system in mid-Michigan to offer Cardiac PET/CT at its Mackinaw Campus in Saginaw. Cardiac PET/CT uses positron emission tomography (PET) and...

Saginaw, MI · 4d

county-journal.com

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Allegiant brings health care to the community

(Joanne Williams/TCJ – Allegiant Community Care has convenient parking behind Cochran and sits at the start of the mural-painted hallway to Evelyn Bay Coffee.) Health care is complex. With so many details and obstacles, it can be overwhelming. W. Robert Zeineh (pronounced zany) wants to help – really.

Charlotte, MI · 3d

WWMT

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Healthcare Action Plan ballot proposal passes in Kalamazoo, Portage, despite opposition

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A ballot proposal for West Michigan cities passed on Election Night. Cities like Kalamazoo, Portage, Lansing, East Lansing and Benton Harbor will be required to form a Citizens' Advisory Healthcare Committee or Board, which will be made up of eight volunteer local residents who will listen to healthcare concerns from residents in those cities.

Kalamazoo, MI · 3d

whmi.com

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Four Trinity Health Michigan Hospitals Named America’s Best-In-State

Four Trinity Health Michigan hospitals have all been named America’s Best-in-State Hospitals 2027 by Newsweek. They include Trinity Health Ann Arbor, Trinity Health Grand Rapids, Trinity Health Livingston, and Chelsea Hospital. Three of those are ranked within the top 10 in Michigan - Trinity Health Ann Arbor (No. 7),...

Ann Arbor, MI · 8d

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Masks now required in Bediako Birthing Center and the Hidden Meadows OB-GYN clinic at Hillsdale Hospital due to confirmed measles cases

HILLSDALE,MI (WTVB) – Hillsdale Hospital is now requiring masks be worn by patients and visitors to the Bediako Birthing Center and the Hidden Meadows OB-GYN clinic at the Three Meadows Medical Building, effective immediately . The requirement is intended to protect patients and families from the spread of measles.

Hillsdale, MI · 8d

thelivingstonpost.com

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Livingston hospital among four Trinity Health facilities named Best-in-State

Four Trinity Health Michigan hospitals — Trinity Health Livingston, Trinity Health Ann Arbor, Trintiy Health Grand Rapids, and Chelsea Hospital — have all been named America’s Best-in-State Hospitals 2027 by Newsweek. Trinity Health Ann Arbor (No. 7), Chelsea Hospital (No. 8), and Trinity Health Grand Rapids (No. 10) are all ranked within the top 10 in Michigan.

Ann Arbor, MI · 9d

WILX-TV

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Navigating Medicare Annual Enrollment with licensed agent Debbie Stroup

LANSING, Mich. (News 10) - With Medicare Annual Enrollment running now through December 7, beneficiaries are encouraged to take a closer look at their coverage options for the upcoming year. Licensed, independent Medicare agent Debbie Stroup emphasizes that choosing the right plan involves far more than simply finding the lowest monthly premium. Instead, individuals need to evaluate critical details such as in-network doctors, covered prescriptions, preferred pharmacies, out-of-pocket costs, and overall healthcare needs. An annual policy review can uncover subtle plan adjustments that could make a significant difference in both medical access and expenses down the road.

Lansing, MI · 9d

michiganbusinessnetwork.com

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ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Carrie Rosingana, CAMW! | Medicaid Work Requirements Changes As of Oct. 1st

Chris Holman welcomes back Carrie Rosingana, CEO, CAMW! Capital Area Michigan Works!, Lansing, but serving Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton Counties. Watch Carrie and Chris discuss Michigan’s upcoming Medicaid work requirements and what employers and workers need to know in the YouTube video shared below:. In their conversation, Chris looked...

Michigan · 11d

wlen.com

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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 · 13d

WOOD TV8

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Demolition of old Kent Community Hospital kicks off

Demolition is now underway at the former Kent Community Hospital, making way for a massive new building that would serve as Kent County’s administrative hub.

Grand Rapids, MI · 15d

Michigan Advance

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EGLE takes comments on wastewater permit for onsite water treatment at Saline Township data center

On Wednesday, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy took questions and heard concerns from residents of Saline Township and communities across the state as it worked to finalize an environmental permit for an onsite wastewater facility proposed as part of the hyperscale data center under construction in the Washtenaw County community.  Under […]

Washtenaw County, MI · 16d

WNEM

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New details on the Henry Ford Genesys-Teamsters contract

New details are available on the contract between Henry Ford Genesys Hospital and the Teamsters union representing registered nurses and caseworkers.

Saginaw, MI · 19d

WILX-TV

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Michigan Medicine, UM Health-Sparrow expand precision oncology program in Lansing

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow and Michigan Medicine are expanding the use of precision oncology in Lansing.

Lansing, MI · 18d

everafterinthewoods.com

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This Michigan Town Has A Healthcare System So Advanced It Ranks Among America’s Best

Ann Arbor may be famous for classrooms and football Saturdays, but its medical campus tells a different story about what the city does well. Here, expert care, research, and training overlap in a busy complex designed for everything from routine testing to highly specialized treatment. National recognition gives the campus...

Ann Arbor, MI · 10-07

Michigan Public

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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 · 19d

WNEM

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Teamsters nurses ratify Henry Ford Genesys contract offer

GRAND BLANC, Mich. (WNEM) - Nurses represented by Teamsters Local 332 have voted to ratify Henry Ford Genesys Hospital’s last, best contract offer, ending a strike that began Sept. 1, 2025. The hospital and union will now negotiate terms for the striking nurses’ return to work. The contract...

Grand Blanc, MI · 22d