5 Things Michigan: Health legislation, Future of SIPs, COVID and deferred care
Eli Kirshbaum | Apr 5, 2022 | Michigan
5 Things Michigan: Lead poisoning bills, Whitmer's budget, MPCA's health equity work
Eli Kirshbaum | Mar 3, 2022 | Michigan
Legislators push bipartisan bill package to address child lead poisoning
Eli Kirshbaum | Feb 24, 2022 | Michigan
Legislators consider whether to require increased training for radiological procedures
Eli Kirshbaum | Feb 4, 2022 | Michigan
Health bills nearing passage in the Michigan Legislature
Eli Kirshbaum | Jan 5, 2022 | Michigan
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
5 Things Michigan: Q&A w/ Rep. Whiteford, '5 Slides' video, Lobbyist on 2021 session
Eli Kirshbaum | Dec 7, 2021 | Michigan
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
5 Things Michigan: Legislative update, New medicines, BBB legislation
Eli Kirshbaum | Nov 4, 2021 | Michigan
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
Legislature moves bills improving overdose treatment access in emergency rooms
Patrick Jones | Oct 22, 2021 | Michigan
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
MHA highlights health bills that recently moved before summer break
Patrick Jones | Jul 2, 2021 | Michigan
The Michigan Legislature’s last day before their summer break was Thursday, July 1st. Before the break, lawmakers were working hard to move many health-related bills through committee and onto the floor. Adam Carlson, Vice President of Advocacy at the Michigan Health and Hospital Association (MHA), said the legislature