Healthcare
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Biden administration finalizes nursing home, Medicaid reforms to improve care
The rules issued last month establish national minimum staffing requirements for federally-funded nursing homes, enact national appointment wait time standards for Medicaid and CHIP enrollees, and more.
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Elissa Slotkin promises to defend ACA, Social Security, and Medicare
As she runs to become Michigan’s next Senator, Elissa Slotkin wants voters to know that Republicans are still very much targeting the programs they rely on for healthcare and retirement security. The Affordable Care Act is personal to Elissa Slotkin. Slotkin, a three-term congresswoman and native of Holly, Michigan, whose family created the iconic Ball…
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Slotkin urges Michiganders to compare prices before buying prescription drugs
A law sponsored by Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin is helping patients compare prices for prescription drugs at different pharmacies—saving some thousands of dollars.
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Michigan Dems push for action on prescription drug board bills
Four Democratic House members are renewing the call for action on prescription drug affordability, sharing support for three bills awaiting action on the House floor.
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The Republican war on Medicare raises the stakes in 2024
Republicans have been trying to cut and/or privatize Medicare for decades. Their latest plan could lead to thousands of dollars in additional out-of-pocket costs for Michigan seniors.
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Prescription drugs are getting cheaper for seniors thanks to Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act
When Biden signed the legislation in 2022, it did a number of things. Now, the legislation’s changes to the Medicare program will help beneficiaries save money.
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Record 1.4M Michiganders have ACA coverage, state uninsured rate plummets
New data shows the number of Americans enrolled in health care plans related to the Affordable Care Act has hit an all-time high.
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Boys do cry: Rural Michigan men are opening up about mental health
Reports show that men living in rural parts of the state are the most at risk for suicide—and Michigan legislators want to help them.
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Biden issues executive order to improve women’s health research
The order directs federal agencies to ensure that they are using federal funds to research diseases and health conditions that disproportionately affect women, and requires them to report their investments in women’s health research annually.
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Exclusive: Sen. Debbie Stabenow gets real with Michiganders about abortion
The retiring senator, well-known for her love of Michigan and her commitment to protecting the rights of Michiganders, was asked to talk about her legacy. But the straight-talker had something far more urgent on her mind.
