health

Mich. Senate Votes To Extend Health Claims Tax

A continuation of a 1 percent tax on health insurance claims passed the state Senate Thursday, but yet to be resolved is how to ensure the levy brings in enough revenue for Medicaid, which serves 1.9 million low-income Michigan residents.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/05/18

2012 Was Worst Year For West Nile Virus In Michigan

According to the Centers of Disease Control, 202 cases of West Nile Virus were reported in Michigan last year, including 17 deaths, in what officials are calling the worst outbreak of the disease since 2003.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/05/15

Michigan Addicts Newly Eligible For Treatment

Michigan health officials say they believe the state’s substance abuse care system can handle the surge of people who will become eligible for treatment when the new federal health insurance system goes into effect next January.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/04/20

Study: Mammograms Still Beneficial To Beat Cancer For Older Women

Dr. Michael Simon, Professor of Oncology at the Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit says there’s been an ongoing debate over when women should begin having annual mammograms.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/04/07

Judge: Insurer Wrong To Deny Autism Coverage

A federal judge has ruled that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan was wrong to deny coverage for certain autism treatment services.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/04/03

Abortion Clinics Need License, Check For Coercion

Michigan abortion clinics will need a state license and must check to make sure women are not being bullied or pressured into getting an abortion under a new law that took effect Sunday.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/03/31

Hard-Boiled Tips For Easter Eggs, Passover Food Safety

If you’re planning an Easter egg hunt or cooking eggs for your Passover Seder, USDA has important advice to help you keep your family safe from foodborne illness throughout the Spring celebrations.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/03/30

Report: 745K In Michigan Could Get Health Subsidy

A health care advocacy group says about 745,000 Michigan adults and children would become eligible for the federal government’s help to pay for health insurance beginning next year.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/03/29

Study: Health Law To Raise Costs 26% In Michigan

A study says Michigan residents who buy their own health insurance could see the biggest driver of premiums rise 26 percent under the federal health care law.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/03/28