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AI Tools Helpful With Prior Auth Letters, Handouts, and More

Dermatologists say AI can save time and improve quality of patient communication, but prompt engineering is key

Protera Health Partners with SSM Health at Work to Expand Digital Musculoskeletal Care

Partnership aims to improve employee access, reduce costs, and boost productivity for employer clients

Cash Transfers Can Save Lives, But Only Under Specific Conditions

Successful cash-transfer programs in other countries show how they can work in the U.S. if designed properly.

Detroit Appoints New Chief Public Health Officer

Ali Abazeed, former Dearborn public health director, to lead Detroit's health initiatives.

Trinity Health Opens $229M Michigan Hospital

New facility in Brighton replaces Howell hospital, expands services

Checking Water Filter Claims for PFAS and Other Contaminants

How to verify independent certifications for water filter performance

Beacon Health invests $3.5M to revive Kalamazoo ER

Beacon Health System aims to reverse declining patient volumes at newly acquired hospital through ER renovations.

McLaren Central Michigan Appoints New Chief Nursing Officer

Kelly DeBolt, BSN, RN, to lead nursing team of over 100 at hospital

Big Rapids to Host Blood Drive on February 26

Versiti Blood Center of Michigan to hold event at City Hall

Henry Ford Health CEO Calls for 'Permanent Reset' in Healthcare Economics

Bob Riney says the high cost of healthcare reflects deeper structural flaws in the current financing system that need to be addressed.

Washtenaw Health Project sees drop in ACA enrollment

Local nonprofit reports decline in healthcare marketplace sign-ups

Monthly #TeamGSR D6 Meeting Scheduled

Free CPR and Narcan training, plus lunch, at Detroit event

Corewell Health Podcast Explores Community-Focused Care

Dr. Chris Harvey discusses how aligning physicians with their local communities improves patient access and provider support.

Negaunee Fundraiser Supports Hillside Health Care in Belize

Local community rallies to provide medical services to underserved rural areas

Munson Health Care Expands Regional Care with New Elk Rapids Clinic

The new facility offers specialized services in neurology, neurosurgery, and rheumatology to address healthcare gaps for rural residents.

Mayo Clinic Develops AI System to Triage Patient Referrals

The new tool flags urgent cases, allowing care teams to reach out to high-risk patients faster.

Munson Health Reports 150% Spike in Snowmobile Accidents

Increase attributed to high snowbanks, speeds and poor visibility during winter season

District Health Department Solves $500K Budget Deficit

Layoffs, administrative actions, and new grants help address financial challenges.

Michigan Hospital CEO Takes Leave to Focus on Personal Health

Interim leadership to ensure operational continuity at McLaren Port Huron during CEO's absence.

Tawas Healthcare Volunteers Donate $54,865

Funds support medical center initiatives that benefit patients and staff across the region.