healthcare

Healthcare disparities in Michigan tied to poverty, unemployment

Current State — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:09:08 +0000

Patrick Kennedy on the status of mental health treatment in America

Current State — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:44:36 +0000

In his State of the State address in January, Governor Rick Snyder told lawmakers that Michigan must do better when treating people with mental health issues. The governor vowed to not only increase state funding for mental health, but also to work towards community-based treatment solutions.

Current State #39 | March 7, 2013

Current State — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:14:19 +0000

Today on Current State: The iconic SS Badger's future; gender imbalance in medical research; summer road construction East Lansing; the Safe Patient Care Act; and a preview of the Wharton Center's remaining lineup.

Lowered life expectancy for American women could have ripple effect in society

Current State — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 23:58:26 +0000

A recent study published in the journal Health Affairs this week shows a decline in life expectancy for American women. Scientists still aren’t sure of the causes, and the need for more data is further complicated by the long history of gender imbalance in medical research.

Safe Patient Care Act would mandate minimum nurse-to-patient ratios

Current State — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 23:38:53 +0000

Hundreds of nurses from across the state were in Lansing yesterday to lobby their state lawmakers.

Mich. Not Alone on Slow Road to Health Exchange

The Associated Press — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 22:14:16 +0000

Experts don't expect final decisions soon by undecided states, including Michigan, about setting up the insurance marketplaces as many hedge their bets before the November election.

Snyder Says He’s Still Willing to Work with Legislature on Health Care Law

Rick Pluta — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 22:29:56 +0000

Governor Rick Snyder says he hopes Republican lawmakers will act before the end of the summer to create an online place for people to comparison shop for health coverage.

Advocates Say It’s Time for Michigan to Enact Healthcare Law

Rick Pluta — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 22:22:41 +0000

There are differences of opinion at the state Capitol on how to proceed with complying with the federal health care law now that it’s been upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court.