health care costs

Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez discusses the collapse of Michigan’s farm exports and the impact an aging population is having on the state’s economy. We begin with findings from the “Pathways to a Healthier Michigan” report.

Crain’s staff writer Mark Sanchez discusses West Michigan Whitecaps ballpark renovation, Blue Cross and Corewell Health rewarding better care, and a concept for pooling small business workforces creating lower-cost health plans.

Wyoming-based nonprofit Catherine’s Health Center is now staffing a full-service medical clinic at Mel Trotter Ministries in downtown Grand Rapids. WGVU’s David Limbaugh spoke with the center’s CEO Meghan Erskine about the new clinic.

Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez talks about a new loan fund for minority-owned businesses. Wine consumption is down impacting Michigan wineries. Protect MI Care coalition share concerns Medicaid cuts will have on beneficiaries and hospital services.

Medicaid is the largest health insurer in the state, covering one in four residents.

Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez discusses Blue Cross posting a loss, and a West Michigan federal court judge has struck down the Corporate Transparency Act, and how tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada could impact the Michigan economy.

For the first time in 50 years, nearly a quarter of a million Michigan seniors could have access to Medicaid services thanks to a proposal raising the limit for Medicaid qualifications

Crain's Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez talks about Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan's new CEO focused on costs. A look back on 2024 venture capital investments and look ahead to 2025 and a focus on Artificial Intelligence. We begin with a status report on Michigan’s paid sick leave and tipped wage bills.

Members of the SEIU Healthcare Michigan Union say they are overstaffed and underpaid.

Gov. Rick Snyder has signed a bill that requires reporting by municipal retirement systems on their unfunded pension and health care costs.Local…