Commission Upholds Privatization At Veterans' Home
A state commission has rejected union appeals and upheld the privatization of about 150 nursing aide jobs at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans as part of a cost-cutting effort.
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A state commission has rejected union appeals and upheld the privatization of about 150 nursing aide jobs at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans as part of a cost-cutting effort.
Oncologix Tech Inc., a diversified medical device and health care company, said Tuesday it has purchased all of the outstanding common stock of Dotolo Research Corp.
A health care advocacy group says about 745,000 Michigan adults and children would become eligible for the federal government's help to pay for health insurance beginning next year.
A study says Michigan residents who buy their own health insurance could see the biggest driver of premiums rise 26 percent under the federal health care law.
"People just need to be educated on the whole thing. It's very complicated," said Rep. Matt Lori of Constantine.
It was the last day to act before lawmakers take a two-week break.
Lt. Gov. Brian Calley, whose daughter in kindergarten has been diagnosed with autism, said the overall goal is that eventually, "Michigan will be the place to be if you're a family that is living with an autism spectrum disorder."
The bills let the state's largest health insurer transform into a customer-owned nonprofit and ends its tax-exempt status.
Michigan cities and townships that provide health care for retired public workers face nearly $13 billion in unfunded costs, with half setting aside no money to cope with a bill gobbling up more of their budgets.
A federal judge has blocked the Obama administration from requiring Domino's Pizza founder Tom Monaghan to provide mandatory contraception coverage to his employees.
Health care prices in January 2013 were 1.5 percent higher than in January 2012, two-tenths of a percentage point lower than the December rise, and the lowest reading since a 1.3 percent rate in December 1997, according to Ann Arbor based health care industry consultants Altarum Institute.
Michigan will get about $1.6 million to develop its State Health Care Innovation Plan.
Dow Chemical Co. Monday announced that Marc van Gerwen has been named Global Business Director for Dow Pharma & Food Solutions. This business has been formerly known as Dow Wolff Cellulosics.
Gov. Rick Snyder's attempt for legislative approval of a new health insurance market in Michigan has been one-year odyssey -- and it's not over yet.
Truven Health Analytics, formerly the health care business of Thomson Reuters, has announced a new patient education, consumer engagement and consumer marketing content system for hospitals and health systems.
Lawmakers and the Michigan Nurses Association say low nurse staffing ratios can lead to preventable and costly patient complications, like surgical site infections and hospital induced pneumonia.
Nearly a quarter of all hospitalizations are related to childbearing women and newborns, according to national data, but not all preventative care is covered by programs like Medicaid.
Fundamental shifts in health care, above and beyond reforms included in the Affordable Care Act, will need to be re-examined in 2013 according to a new report from Southfield-based Plante Moran, one of the nation's largest certified public accounting and business advisory firms.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is closer to becoming a customer-owned nonprofit after the Republican-led Michigan House approved legislation Thursday.
A board overseeing a mental health organization that serves several counties in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula has decided not to discipline its top official after a finding from the state that profoundly disabled adults were put at risk during bus rides.
A Michigan legislative panel on Wednesday voted to spend the $31 million in federal grant money allocated for the creation of the state's online health insurance marketplace, a key component of the federal health care overhaul.
A state House committee has approved bills to overhaul Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, leaving out anti-abortion provisions.
The latest staffing, boardroom and leadership news from Michigan's technology-focused companies, institutions and groups.
Midwest teens are wise beyond their years when considering their future careers, a new survey reveals.
Detroit residents are finding a disconnect with what they want from their health care provider and what they actually receive, according to a new survey released by the American Psychological Association.
Detroit Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff said NBA players and coaches have to be mindful of conversations they have with people outside their organizations that may have gambling implications.
Police in Detroit seek the public's help in finding an 82-year-old man who went missing on Friday.
Cade Cunningham scored 25 points and Jalen Duren had 24 to help the Detroit Pistons hold off the Boston Celtics for a 119-113 win on Sunday.
Police in Detroit shot a woman, who escaped law enforcement twice in an SUV, "Multiple times" on Sunday afternoon, according to Chief Todd Bettison.
The Southfield Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding a 16-year-old boy who went missing on Saturday morning.
Police in Detroit shot a woman "multiple times" on Sunday afternoon after she escaped law enforcement twice in an SUV, according to Chief Todd Bettison.
The fire at a senior living facility in Southgate, Michigan, reignited on Sunday morning, less than two days after the building initially caught flames, according to police.
An 83-year-old man is dead and a woman is in custody after a stabbing in Royal Oak on Friday night.
A 17-year-old boy is recovering after he was stabbed "multiple times" at a parking garage in East Lansing early Saturday, according to police.
Detroit Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff said NBA players and coaches have to be mindful of conversations they have with people outside their organizations that may have gambling implications.
The state of Michigan is suspending incentives and seeking to claw back millions from a Chinese business behind an electric vehicle battery plant project in northern Michigan after the project has been riddled with pushback from locals and national Republicans.
About 200 employees were impacted after an auto parts manufacturer closed its Auburn Hills, Michigan, facility.
General Motors anticipates a smaller impact from tariffs and is boosting its full-year adjusted earnings forecast as its third-quarter performance topped Wall Street's expectations.
A Monroe County, Michigan, couple is now in a legal dispute after leasing a new SUV.
Stellantis announced on Tuesday a $13 billion investment in four states, including new vehicles to be built in Michigan.
June Lockhart, the actor best known for her role as the matriarch in the TV series "Lassie", has died, her family spokesperson said Saturday.
The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said.
Limp Bizkit, with roots in Jacksonville, Florida, emerged in the late 1990s with a sound that melds alternative rock, heavy metal and rap.
Frehley was recovering from a "minor fall" that forced him to cancel a scheduled performance in late September, his tour manager had said.
Organizers say it is pausing to "reimagine" the event.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the TikTok deal announced last month is set to be finalized on Thursday when President Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said service members will miss paychecks by Nov. 15 if the government shutdown stretches on.
In an exclusive interview, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that he will consider a presidential campaign after the 2026 midterm elections.
The move comes even though Ontario's leader said the anti-tariff ad would be halted beginning Monday.
"There's nothing more important to the league and its fans than the integrity of the competition," NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Friday. "I had a pit in my stomach. It was very upsetting."
The Michigan HHS says that the USDA has asked state officials to temporarily pause November food benefits. Nearly 13% of Michigan households, or approximately 1.4 million people, receive SNAP benefits.
Corewell Health is responding to pressure from Michigan lawmakers over plans to close its labor and delivery unit at Wayne Hospital.
Michigan lawmakers plan to save money in the state's Medicaid program by limiting the use of popular weight loss drugs to people with diabetes and those who are classified as morbidly obese.
Smokeless tobacco products, including nicotine pouches, are now prohibited in all professional sports stadiums in Detroit.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
Detroit Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff said NBA players and coaches have to be mindful of conversations they have with people outside their organizations that may have gambling implications.
Cade Cunningham scored 25 points and Jalen Duren had 24 to help the Detroit Pistons hold off the Boston Celtics for a 119-113 win on Sunday.
Simon Edvinsson scored the go-ahead goal with 9:12 remaining and clinched the game with an empty-netter as the Detroit Red Wings rallied from a four-goal deficit to top the St. Louis Blues 6-4.
Two weeks ago, Mangold revealed he was looking for a kidney donor.
Justice Haynes ran for 152 yards and two touchdowns, leading No. 25 Michigan to a 31-20 win over rival Michigan State on Saturday night.
Canadian Consul General Colin Bird talks about the importance of $60 billion-plus in annual two-way trade between his country and Michigan.
Jared Fleisher, president of Bedrock, appears on Michigan Matters with an update on the company's goings-on
Detroit Mayoral Candidate Mary Sheffield was asked about a bevy of issues on this week's Michigan Matters.
Worth billions to the state each year, tourism is Michigan's third-largest industry after autos/manufacturing and agriculture.
With days left to work out a budget compromise or face a state government shutdown, Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall updates the latest.
Airports across the country are reporting staffing issues as the government shutdown stretches on. Without enough manpower, airports can't operate safely. Jen Sullivan reports.
A fire started again at a senior living facility in Southgate on Sunday morning. Crews were at the American House Southgate to put out the flames. The building was damaged after flames ripped through the building on Friday night.
Police in Detroit shot a woman "multiple times" after she eluded officers twice in an SUV on Sunday afternoon and refused to show them her driver's license and registration, according to Chief Todd Bettison.
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Saturday marked the grand opening of the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park along the Detroit Riverfront. Officials with the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy say it's is one of the most significant projects in their 22-year history.