Friends may not see themselves as caregivers, yet when they help with activities of daily living, they are crucial to a person’s independence and longevity. That, in turn, can save tax dollars by curbing the odds at nursing home care.
Michigan Health Watch
In-depth reporting on the intersection between public policy and important health topics ‒ such as insurance coverage, hospital admissions, opioid abuse, access to care, medical research and the business of health care ‒ that impact nearly every Michigan resident.
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Michigan reports first 2 US deaths related to diarrhea-causing parasite
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said both had underlying health conditions that may have been impacted by the intestinal illness and dehydration.
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Michigan was to be a ‘haven state’ for abortion. It didn’t happen
Waiting lists stretched for weeks at abortion clinics in Michigan in 2022, as residents in states that banned the procedure scrambled for services in ‘haven states.’ Today, some Michigan clinic owners say they struggle to stay open as more patients seek abortion resources online.
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Michigan nursing home chain got millions of dollars for woeful care, AG says
Michigan-based Pioneer Health Care, also known as Legacy Health Care Management, billed Medicaid for millions of dollars, even as its residents languished without proper staffing, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said Thursday.
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Planned Parenthood of Michigan closes three more clinics; cites federal cuts
Michigan’s largest abortion provider — and provider of other sexual health services — continued to shrink its footprint Thursday, announcing the immediate closure of three more brick-and-mortar clinics.
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Michigan Affordable Care Act marketplace enrollment slumps amid rising costs
Michigan lost 130,000 enrollments in marketplace plans in February 2026, part of a national wave of dropoffs.
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With six months to go, will Michigan be ready for massive Medicaid overhaul?
Nearly 700K Michiganders must work or somehow be engaged in the community at least 80 hours a month or lose their benefits. Some people are exempt — like the ‘medically frail,’ but it’s still unclear how they can prove they are.
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New federal rules for Medicaid: Here’s what’s changing in Michigan
Nearly 400 pages of federal guidance left a lot unanswered questions for Michigan as it tries to prepare for sweeping changes in Medicaid. But some pieces did become clearer.
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Sturgis closure may be ‘first of more’ for Michigan rural hospitals
After more than 100 years, Michigan’s only federally recognized rural emergency hospital closed its doors citing ‘years of ongoing financial challenges.’ Experts say more could follow given the current health care landscape.
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Did Rx Kids lose $20M in Michigan budget deal? Depends who you ask
Rx Kids, an infant and maternal health program, says it’s still eligible for state funds omitted from next year’s budget. A top House official says no way.