A new study finds links between two grim causes of death, but also poses some proven ways to reduce rates
Mental health in Michigan
Posted inGuest Commentary
Mental-health service and payment should remain in public hands
Families and clients have spoken over and over since Gov. Snyder proposed transferring Medicaid mental-health money to private HMOs. Is anyone listening?
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Guest commentary: 10 reasons to expand Medicaid in Michigan
EXPANSION RESULTS: Expanding Medicaid coverage in Michigan would mean 18,000 new jobs in Michigan, argues Mike Vizena. (courtesy photo/used under Creative Commons license) By Mike Vizena/Michigan Association of Community Mental Health Boards There are many reasons the Michigan Legislature should follow Gov. Rick Snyder’s lead on Medicaid expansion. Let me count the ways: 1. It […]
Posted inPhil's Column
Get the mentally ill out of prisons, jails
Michigan taxpayers could save millions of dollars every year, not suffer any hardship and do humanity a service. How? Simply by shifting treatment of the mentally ill from state prisons and local jails to a system of outpatient treatment and mental health courts. This shift also would reverse a past mistake of epic proportions. Over […]
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