Especially following the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare organizations face added pressure on how to share their patients’ health information to promote better outcomes for patients. At the same time, organizations need to think of cyber programs to protect their patients and clients because they are being targeted by cyber-attackers trying to access their data. … Read more
In 2008, Michigan enacted the Medical Marijuana Act after 63 % of voters approved a ballot initiative to legalize the substance for medicinal use. The Medical Marijuana act created guidelines for qualifying patients and caregivers, regulations for growers, transportation guidelines, the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA), and penalties for violations of the new law. … Read more
In 1931, the Michigan Legislature passed Public Act 328 of 1931 into law. This 1931 law, which is still on Michigan’s books today, prohibits abortions even in the case of rape or incest, except to preserve the women’s life. The law makes it a felony for any person to perform or administer drugs for an … Read more
Prior to its passage earlier this month, Proposal 3—the ballot proposition to codify the right to an abortion in the Michigan’s constitution—had been labeled misleading or confusing by many groups in Michigan who were trying to sway people into voting against it. The official text of Proposal 3 (displayed at the end of … Read more
The Michigan Senate Health Policy and Human Services Committee heard testimony on bills to help combat possible opioid overdoses last week. Senate Bill 1170, sponsored by Sen. Curt VanderWall (R – Ludington), would amend the Administration of Opioid Antagonists Act to specify that an agency that purchased or obtained an opioid antagonist, or … Read more
On Nov. 10th, 2 Michigan senators introduced a bill that would protect access to complex rehabilitation technology for complex needs patients. Senate Bill 1209, sponsored by Sen. Kevin Daley (R – Lum) and Jeff Irwin (D – Ann Arbor), would require the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) to establish regulations … Read more
Michigan conservation officers could soon be authorized to transport behavioral health patients to a proper care setting. Senate Bill 1172, sponsored by Sen. Stephanie Chang (D – Detroit), would modify the state’s definition of “peace officer” to include an officer of a law enforcement agency who is licensed under the Michigan Commission on … Read more
Michigan hospitals are under immense strain as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases continue to rise in the state, and this strain is being felt the most by pediatric hospitals. As of Nov. 4th, Michigan pediatric intensive care unit hospital beds were 89% occupied, according to data cited by the Michigan Health & Hospital … Read more
Helping a child obtain a “gender transition procedure” could soon be classified as first degree child abuse in Michigan. House Bill 6454, sponsored by Rep. Ryan Berman (R-Commerce Township) with a group of other Republican legislators, would place a parent or guardian that knowingly or intentionally consents to, obtains, or assists with a … Read more
On Tuesday, the Michigan ballot measure to enshrine the right to obtain an abortion into the state constitution passed with 56.7% of voters voting in support of the measure and 43.3% of voters voting against it. According to data cited by the Michigan League for Public Policy, a supporting organization of Proposal 3, … Read more