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Blue Cross, Michigan Medicine dispute puts 300 K patients up in the air
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (131+ words) More than 300, 000 Michigan Medicine patients might have to find new doctors if a contract dispute between the health system and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan isn't resolved. Officials said. .. Blue Cross, Michigan Medicine dispute puts 300 K patients up in…...
MEDC wants judge to dismiss 'baseless' Global Link suit over $20 M grant
1+ week, 6+ day ago (98+ words) The Detroit News MEDC wants judge to dismiss 'baseless' Global Link suit over $20 M grant Lansing " Michigan's economic development arm has asked a state judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed against it by a controversial grant recipient that alleged the…...
Michigan's health care pricing system needs reform | Opinion
2+ week, 3+ day ago (98+ words) The Detroit News Michigan's health care pricing system needs reform | Opinion Why does the same medical procedure or diagnostic test come with dramatically different price tags depending on where a patient receives it? Across Michigan, that's not a theoretical question....
Blue Cross, Michigan Medicine reach deal to continue in-network rates
3+ week, 1+ day ago (318+ words) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and University of Michigan Health officials said Wednesday they have reached a deal to continue in-network status for Michigan Medicine centers. "Blue Cross is pleased to reach this long-term agreement with our partners at…...
Michigan businesses need health plans that offer affordability, access | Opinion
3+ week, 6+ day ago (101+ words) The Detroit News Everyone, from politicians to employers and consumers, is talking about the rising cost of health care and the need for solutions to make it more affordable. As a small business owner, I couldn't agree more. The trouble…...
Blue Cross to 250, 000 Michigan Medicine patients: Find new doctors
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (121+ words) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan says roughly 250, 000 patients face out-of-network charges if a deal with Michigan Medicine is not reached soon. Blue Cross to 250, 000 Michigan Medicine patients: Find new doctors Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan says roughly 250, 000 patients…...
US could spend $1 trillion on medications. On top? Weight-loss drugs
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (80+ words) The Detroit News Americans' voracious appetite for GLP-1 weight loss drugs has the nation on pace to spend more than $1 trillion on prescription drugs this year, a new report says. U. S. spending on prescription drugs in 2025 jumped nearly 13% to $915 billion and…...
Michigan lawmakers must act on medical debt reform | Opinion
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (486+ words) I served in the military for five years because I love my country. During my time of service, I vowed to fight for the promise of the American Dream. Unfortunately, the American Dream has never felt further out of reach....
Use tariffs to pay for health reform | Opinion
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (55+ words) The Detroit News Use tariffs to pay for health reform | Opinion Before the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's International Emergency Economic Powers Act tariffs, the policy collected $175 billion from importers. While these are being refunded, they demonstrate how…...
Detroit man pleads guilty in $200, 000 credit card fraud scheme
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (85+ words) The Detroit News Detroit man pleads guilty in $200, 000 credit card fraud scheme A Detroit man accused of a credit card fraud scheme has pleaded guilty to federal charges, officials said. Terrence Quincy-Thomas Ward, 34, entered the plea Tuesday in federal court…...