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Whitmer directs state agencies to explore launching insulin manufacturing in Michigan
Michigan could get into the insulin business under a new executive order Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued today.
New state law aims to boost competition for health insurance as large employers seek coverage for workers
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed legislation that is designed to better enable large employers to bid out their employee health coverage.
Report: Michigan ranks nearly last in U.S. for health insurance competition
Michigan now ranks as the second-least competitive market in the nation for health coverage, a status that stems from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s long-held position as the leading insurer in the state.
Physician, health plan advocates optimistic about prior authorization reforms
Supporters are hopeful that a statewide bill to alter the process of doctors seeking prior authorization from insurers for patient care will become law this fall.
Business coalition says health care legislation will drive up costs for employers, do ‘more harm than good’
A coalition of Michigan business groups is urging state senators to reject legislation that they claim will drive up the cost of health coverage for small employers.
Rising prescription drug costs likely to be revisited in Lansing
On the surface, the position appears completely counter to what a business organization would typically advocate.
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HMO group lays groundwork for medical claims data legislation
As reports continue to rank Michigan as one of the least competitive markets in the nation, the statewide trade group representing HMOs wants to ensure that insurance carriers are able to pursue business when employers bid out employee health coverage.
Average health insurance rates slightly higher as open enrollment starts Nov. 1
Health insurance open enrollment for 2021 starts Nov. 1 with small increases in rates for individual and small employer health care policies.
State lawmakers pass surprise medical billing legislation
State lawmakers have given final approval to bipartisan legislation that aims to curtail surprise medical billing in Michigan, sending the bills to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Michigan’s surprise billing legislation attracts national attention
Alegislative effort to curtail surprise medical billing in Michigan has gained attention from national health care organizations shifting their focus to states amid stalled efforts federally.
Physicians group argues state surprise billing legislation offers ‘one-sided solution’
Bills to curb surprise medical billing in Michigan move forward in Lansing without the backing of physicians, who worry the proposed changes in state law would put them at a disadvantage when negotiating future reimbursement contracts with health insurance carriers.
Priority Health plans rate cuts for June and July
GRAND RAPIDS — Citing lower medical claims and utilization rates during the COVID-19 pandemic, Priority Health plans to provide temporary rate reductions to employers and individual policyholders.
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Whitmer creates task force on prescription drug prices
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer today formed a task force that will look at how to lower the cost of prescription drugs in Michigan.
Legislation would enshrine key provisions of ACA in state law
Core elements of the federal Affordable Care Act could become state law if legislators in Lansing enact proposals backed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Advocates back bill to curtail prior authorization by health insurers
Believing the pendulum has swung too far and often results in delays for patient care, physicians want state legislators to curtail the ability of health insurers to require prior authorization to cover a medical test, procedure or medication.
Legislation targets surprise medical billing
Legislation coming up for consideration in Lansing aims to alleviate so-called “surprise billing” in health care.
Crystal Ball 2019 Health Care Outlook: Transparency, escalating drug costs among top issues for 2019
Health care goes into 2019 facing many of the same issues and trends that have been driving industry change in recent years: the movement to value-based contracting, more use of telemedicine, growing concerns about cybersecurity, and greater price and cost transparency for consumers.
Stability emerges in Michigan’s small group insurance market
Health insurance premiums for many small employers would dip in 2019 under rate proposals filed with state regulators.
Michigan ranked sixth least competitive health insurance market in AMA report
Health coverage from Blue Cross Shield of Michigan maintains a dominant hold in most markets across the state with the exception of Priority Health’s home base.
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK: Practicality, not politics, needed to fix ACA
Dominick Pallone considers it a hopeful sign that the debate over health care in America seems to be moving beyond political rhetoric and ideology.
Cost should take center stage in health care debate, executives say
Federal lawmakers need to focus on what’s driving health care costs in America that in turn contributes to the rising cost of health coverage.
With GOP bill dead on arrival, Michigan health care industry insiders push for tweaks to ACA
Now that the Affordable Care Act will remain the law of the land, Dominick Pallone would like to see Congress and President Trump work to improve the federal health reform law.
‘Like defusing a bomb:’ Affordable Care Act likely to change, but extent and timing remain uncertain
No matter whether you love or hate the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, what’s become clear is that 2017 will bring major changes to the federal health care reform law.
Grand Valley Health closes down HMO business
GRAND RAPIDS — Grand Valley Health Corp.’s decision to get out of the HMO business follows continued losses and years of dwindling membership, combined with pressures brought on by the federal Affordable Care Act.
In first full year under state Medicaid expansion, HMO underwriting income spikes 83 percent
An analysis of 2015 financial information shows the state’s expansion of Medicaid under Obamacare drove strong profits for one sector of the Michigan economy: health management organizations (HMOs).
Health care groups prioritize insurance claims assessments, funding issues
Medicaid and funding issues dominate the health care agenda in 2016 for advocacy groups in Lansing.