News & Fun in Michigan
Proposed Medicaid cuts may cost Michigan $2 billion annually, threatening coverage for over 700,000 residents, job loss, rural hospital stability, and increased health disparities. Governor Whitmer warns these unprecedented cuts could severely impact vulnerable populations statewide.
Michigan dentist challenges state rule requiring ideological training for license renewal, calling it unconstitutional. State Licensing Mandate Prompts Legal Fight Over Dentist’s Career A retired Grand Rapids dentist has filed suit against the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) …
Michigan has added a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) locator tool to the MI Bridges website, allowing residents to find treatment and recovery providers statewide.
Michigan citizens have some of the best access to healthcare in the nation, but ranked 32nd in overall health outcomes in 2019. Factors like understaffed healthcare workers, lack of health education, and high insurance costs contribute to this disparity. Addressing these issues through policy changes can help improve healthcare outcomes for Michigan residents.
