Five Things We’re Reading

Five Things We’re Reading

Below are some articles that the MLC lobby team has been reading over the past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do. ‘A Hidden Blood Pump’: How Chewing More Boosts Your Brain – What are the health benefits, and potential benefits to the US...
Medical Debt Forgiveness Passes

Medical Debt Forgiveness Passes

The Michigan House of Representatives passed legislation addressing the growing problem of medical debt in Michigan. Key Points: House Bills 6071-6073 were introduced by Representatives Kathy Schmaltz (R-Jackson), Steve Frisbie (R-Pennfield Twp.), and Karl Bohnak...
Medical Debt Forgiveness Passes

Senate Proposes Healthcare Reforms

This week, legislation was introduced in the Senate to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for three of the state’s highest-volume, life-saving medical necessities. Historically, federal initiatives and other states have relied on price caps to address the rising costs;...
Five Things We’re Reading

Five Things We’re Reading

Below are some articles that the MLC lobby team has been reading over the past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do. The Older You Get, the Harder It Is to Make Friends At Work. Here’s Why – What are the impediments to building friendships as...
Medical Debt Forgiveness Passes

Senate Dems Announce Health Care Proposal

Members of the Michigan Senate Democratic Caucus announced a plan that aims to increase access to affordable health care statewide. Named the “Health Care You Can Afford,” it seeks to address rising medical costs, address the costs of prescription drugs, and react to...