Thank you to everyone who attended the 2022 Michigan State of Reform Health Policy Conference last month! We were thrilled with how our first in-person event in Michigan went, and so honored to have so many knowledgeable speakers engage with us. Our AV team made a “What You Missed” video so those who were unable to make it … Read more
We are just a few weeks out from the 2022 Michigan State of Reform Health Policy Conference, and we released the Detailed Agenda for the event last week. Take a look at the agenda for a breakdown of the conversations and speakers we’ve carefully developed for Michigan health policy stakeholders like you. See a preview of some of … Read more
In this month’s edition of “5 Things We’re Watching” in Michigan, we have a run-down of some of the key health policy conversations taking place in the legislature, a look at MDHHS funding in Gov. Whitmer’s proposed budget, and a conversation with the Michigan Primary Care Association’s director of health equity and social justice. Thanks … Read more
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is promoting a handful of bills that aim to protect Michigan children from lead poisoning, continuing an effort launched in late 2021. “These bills represent a series of improvements to our public health laws that bring Michigan up-to-date and into alignment with the CDC blood-lead-level triggers EPA guidance on lead … Read more
Representative Rodney Wakeman (R – Saginaw) introduced House Bill 5116 to the House Health Policy Committee last week. The bill would require providers who operate radiologic machinery like X-rays to undergo additional training before doing so. The committee heard testimony from stakeholders but has not yet voted to advance the bill out of committee. “I … Read more
The Michigan Legislature reconvenes on Jan. 12 and both chambers have a slew of bills lined up for their first meeting of 2022 next week. Ahead of the start of this year’s session, here are some of the health bills that are being carried over from last year and that are the furthest along in … Read more
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving holiday! This week’s newsletter includes a conversation with Rep. Mary Whiteford on her policy priorities, our recent “5 Slides We’re Watching ” video on the cost of new medicines, and an interview with a health care lobbyist about some of the main themes they’ve seen around health policy … Read more
This month’s edition of “5 Things We’re Watching” includes a rundown of Sparrow Hospital workers’ informational picket, rural health leaders’ thoughts on workforce and SUD/OUD, and information on our upcoming “5 Slides” conversation. I encourage you to send me any feedback or tips that you have. Thank you very much for reading! Eli Kirshbaum Health Policy Reporter State … Read more
Bills on providing medication-assisted treatment (MAT) in emergency departments (EDs) are moving through the Michigan Legislature. House Bill 5163 and Senate Bill 579 both aim to expand capacity protocol for MAT programs in EDs and build networks for warm hand-offs to community organizations. Both bills passed on the floor of the body where they originated. … Read more