New law eases recertification requirements for some health care providers
Physicians practicing in three primary care areas no longer have to maintain board certification to earn or renew a medical license in Michigan, or to get paid by health insurers.
Medical Society opposes bill easing process to obtain out-of-state medical license
The largest organization representing Michigan doctors is opposing legislation that would create a new way for physicians in the state to obtain medical licenses in other states to practice telemedicine.
Report: Michigan physicians create $59.1 billion in economic impact
Physician practices in Michigan drive $59.1 billion in economic output and support more than 305,000 jobs, according to a new study from the American Medical Association.
Michigan’s $35 billion health care industry continues to grow
Employment in Michigan’s health care sector grew steadily during the first half of the decade, reaching nearly 588,000 jobs as of 2015 and generating an economic impact of about $35 billion.
Lawmakers hope mandatory use of drug-monitoring system could curb opioid abuse
Legislation requiring doctors to use a state-run drug-monitoring system before prescribing a controlled substance represents the “start of a journey” to address the opioid epidemic in Michigan.
Fund opens door to larger investments in health care startups
EAST LANSING — Early-stage investment fund Quantum Medical Concepts plans to invest larger amounts in health care startups after spinning off from its founding organization and securing an additional investment partner.
Shortfall in Medicaid payments to hospitals lessens impact of gains, groups say
Hospitals across Michigan benefitted from the state’s expansion of Medicaid two years ago.
Bill would ease process for doctors to maintain certification
In the 13 years since she first passed her boards, Dr. Megan Edison has gone from “super proud” to frustrated.
Q&A: Dr. David Krhovsky, President, Michigan State Medical Society
As he assumed the presidency of the Michigan State Medical Society for the next year, Dr. David Krhovsky preached of the need to “put patients in the center” of the state’s health care system. An anesthesiologist and vice president of medical affairs at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, Dr. Krhovsky succeeded Dr. Rose Ramirez, a Belmont family physician, as the elected leader of the 15,000-member Medical Society. He spoke with MiBiz about the Medical Society’s top priorities for the year and the changes occurring today in medicine and health care.
Bronson plans second retail medical clinic for better patient access
Bronson Healthcare Group’s second FastCare clinic in Southwest Michigan will add to the growing lineup of retail medical centers that offer convenient access to patients seeking treatment for minor conditions.