Tag: Health care
‘Where is he? They won’t tell me.’ How privacy laws complicate mental health care in northern Michigan
HIPAA protects patient privacy by limiting how medical information is shared. But the story of a Michigan mom caring for her adult son shows how these rules sometimes create barriers to necessary care.
Dress in purple on Oct. 16 to support vulnerable children, youth, and families
This Thursday is Dress Purple Day, and Bruce Grey Child and Family Services is inviting the community to celebrate. Dress Purple Day is an annual awareness campaign led by the Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies (OACAS). The day is meant to highlight the importance of supporting vulnerable children, youth, and families in Ontario. Those […]
Brightshores Health System leaving research institute it founded
Local hospital corporation is re-introducing its internal office of research and innovation
Fate of health care tax credits for 484K Michiganders in limbo amid shutdown
Republicans and Democrats in Congress are divided on a government spending plan, while a decision to extend the Affordable Care Actâs enhanced premium tax credits remains in limbo. Hereâs what that means for Michigan….
New Michigan budget dials back GOP environmental cuts
The previous House budget would have cut Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy by 19%, while the adopted budget reduces the agency’s funding by 7%.