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Double-Digit Premium Increases May Force Half of Michigan Small Businesses to Drop Healthcare Benefits
7+ hour, 32+ min ago (275+ words) For years, small business advocates in Michigan have warned rising healthcare costs were becoming unsustainable. New survey data from the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) suggests many employers may now be at a tipping point. More than half of…...
Chamber Alliance Urges Better Paths to Healthcare Affordability
2+ week, 5+ day ago (143+ words) The healthcare industry cannot absorb forced price cuts during a period of high inflation and shifting labor markets without cutting positions. These reductions would disproportionately impact rural and underserved communities, where two hospitals in Michigan have already closed since 2024. The…...
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Biosimilar Program Saves Members, Customers Over 90% on Specialty Drugs in 2025
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (299+ words) Detroit Regional Chamber Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Biosimilar Program Saves Members, Customers Over 90% on Specialty Drugs in 2025 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s partnership with Evio Pharmacy Solutions saved members and employer group customers more than 90 percent off…...
Why Should Employers Opt For Insurance Plans With an Integrated Savings Account Solution?
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (154+ words) For many employers, rising health care costs may feel uncontrollable. A healthy savings account (HSA), a tax-advantaged savings account that lets employees set money aside to pay for qualified medical expenses, can help manage those costs and reduce financial pressure....
Paying For Better Health: A Solution to Rising Health Care Costs
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (203+ words) How has this worked? Poorly. Our nation’s health has deteriorated and costs for health care services and health insurance have soared. Patients experience better outcomes, and unnecessary costs that drive premiums higher can be avoided. There are several ways we’ve…...
What's Behind the University of Michigan Health System Contract Dispute With Blue Cross?
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (233+ words) Every hospital that is part of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan provider network has a contract that determines how much your insurance pays for each service provided there. These contracts are routinely negotiated and Blue Cross’ role is…...
Blue Care Network’s Primary Care Physician Focus Network Expands Into 11 New Counties for the 2026 Plan Year
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (365+ words) Health insurance is expensive, and we know people want options. For those aiming to pay less for their monthly premium, Blue Care Network is innovating solutions that allow you to do that without sacrificing access to providers or the quality…...
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Partners with WellSky® and tango to Deliver High Quality Post-Acute Care Management
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (239+ words) Post-acute care (PAC) represents a significant share of U.S. health care spending and plays a critical role in helping patients move safely from the hospital to the most appropriate next level of care – often their homes. These services support recovery through…...