Consumer Reports: Americans On Meds Making Risky Health Care Tradeoffs
As a result of the flagging economy, Americans are making risky tradeoffs that could be dangerous to their health, according to Consumer Reports' annual prescription drug poll.
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As a result of the flagging economy, Americans are making risky tradeoffs that could be dangerous to their health, according to Consumer Reports' annual prescription drug poll.
Gov. Rick Snyder has signed into a law a measure that will require many public employees with local governments and schools in Michigan to pay more for their health insurance coverage.
Dr. Steven Shwedel is out to change lives by offering free smiles to anyone who needs dental work, as he hosts his third annual Dentistry From The Heart event on Saturday.
Governor Rick Snyder is defending his proposal to help Michigan shape up.
Gov. Rick Snyder wants to give a booster shot to Michigan's health care system by tackling obesity and getting more people into wellness programs.
An Autism Speaks spokesman hopes the state legislature acts quickly to approve Gov. Snyder's call to force health insurance to cover treatment for autistic kids.
It's a setback for Governor Rick Snyder and state lawmakers who want to hike the cost of health care benefits for retired state workers.
Lawmakers have approved a plan to force local governments and school districts to cap health care spending or risk losing state aid.
State lawmakers return to Lansing Wednesday and among the recent table topics, they'll decide if city and county workers across Michigan should be required to pay more for their health insurance.
High-tech medical monitoring devices, dozens of experimental programs sponsored by federal health care reform, and the constant drives for efficiency and cost-cutting by employers are all working to reduce waste in health care.
Michigan residents with health insurance could get hit this fall with a premium increase tied to a new assessment on health insurance claims.
Detroit-based Compuware Corp. (Nasdaq: CPWR) announced the launch of new Web site and mobile performance benchmarks for both health care and auto and property insurance providers.
Detroit-based Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has designated approximately 2,500 physicians in roughly 770 practices across the state as patient-centered medical homes, a 28 percent increase over the 1,800 designated PCMH physicians in 2010.
Health care prices in April 2011 were just 2.0 percent higher than in April 2010 -- the fourth consecutive month of 2 percent or less growth, according to this month's Health Sector Economic Indicator report released by Altarum Institute's Center for Sustainable Health Spending.
Belleville-based Applied Technology Methods and Practices, a health care technology and compliance firm, Tuesday announced expanded services to help health care businesses comply with government regulations such as HIPAA.
The U.S. Secretary for Health and Human Services was in town Friday for a roundtable discussion on a national patient safety program.
Teachers will pay more in their own health care coverage. The district says the two-year deal will save 10-million dollars, ensuring that major programs won't be slashed.
Republicans who control the Michigan Senate are continuing their push to require public employees in the state to pay at least 20 percent of their health insurance premiums.
A longtime Detroit-area business consulting firm has added a health care practice and hired a veteran of the industry to lead its efforts among pharmaceutical and medical device companies
Mitt Romney, who's been exploring the possibility of a presidential run next year, is expected to lay out details on how he'd repeal last year's health care reform passed by Democrats in Congress.
Ann Arbor-based NanoBio Corp. Wednesday announced the initiation of two Phase 3 trials evaluating its drug candidate NB-001 as a topical treatment for cold sores, a step forward in its over-the-counter drug licensing agreement with GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare
I received a letter in the mail that says, "You're receiving this letter to inform you that your insurance coverage was terminated resulting in No Coverage." Hmm…oddly enough, my paycheck stubs beg to differ.
Orion Township-based JEMS Technology said it had granted European distribution rights to its video-to-handheld technology to Genoa, Italy-based Hyla Soft.
Holland-based Fleetwood Group Electronics Monday announced the launch of a family of wireless real-time locating system products. The initial product, a personnel badge, is part of a real-time locating system used to help health care organizations communicate location and automated patient flow information, better manage resources and to track equipment as it is used throughout the building.
Enroll Michigan is launching a campaign Tuesday to spread the word about the state of Michigan's free or low-cost health insurance programs.
A data center that could be coming to Allen Park, Michigan, is raising a lot of big questions. The company working on the project hosted a meeting on Saturday in an effort to answer some of them.
An Allen Park, Michigan, man has been sentenced for second-degree murder in the 2025 stabbing of his 84-year-old grandmother, according to court records.
Casey Wasserman, the chair of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics organizing committee, says he is selling his eponymous talent agency in the wake of the release of emails between himself and Ghislaine Maxwell.
Michigan is in a position to be No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll because the program had financial support to make moves in the transfer portal and coach Dusty May has developed a selfless culture that money can't buy.
A 57-year-old woman is facing two charges after law enforcement found 20 dogs and four turtles living in "deplorable conditions" while executing a search warrant at a Warren, Michigan, home on Thursday, the Macomb County Sheriff's Office said.
Experts say the Ambassador Bridge can't keep up with demand for trade, jobs and tourism between Detroit and Windsor anymore.
The mayor of Romulus, Michigan, says representatives with the Department of Homeland Security have informed him that the federal agency has secured a building in the city.
A 57-year-old woman is facing two charges after law enforcement found 20 dogs and four turtles living in "deplorable conditions" while executing a search warrant at a Warren, Michigan, home on Thursday, the Macomb County Sheriff's Office said.
The man suspected in the January crash at Detroit Metro Airport's McNamara Terminal is charged with one count of aggravated stalking in a separate incident, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.
A data center that could be coming to Allen Park, Michigan, is raising a lot of big questions. The company working on the project hosted a meeting on Saturday in an effort to answer some of them.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Casey Wasserman, the chair of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics organizing committee, says he is selling his eponymous talent agency in the wake of the release of emails between himself and Ghislaine Maxwell.
Lindsey Vonn, the 41-year-old Olympic veteran from Colorado, also reflected on her Olympic crash, saying, "I don't have regrets."
White Castle has invited lovers, loved ones and the soon-to-be in love to an intimate meal at its restaurants every Valentine's Day for the past 35 years.
The mayor of Romulus, Michigan, says representatives with the Department of Homeland Security have informed him that the federal agency has secured a building in the city.
The FBI and sheriff's department have been investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, for nearly two weeks.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Michigan is in a position to be No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll because the program had financial support to make moves in the transfer portal and coach Dusty May has developed a selfless culture that money can't buy.
Lindsey Vonn, the 41-year-old Olympic veteran from Colorado, also reflected on her Olympic crash, saying, "I don't have regrets."
Olympic organizers promise that the villages where athletes live won't run out of free condoms again during the Milan Cortina Winter Games.
Justin Verlander's return to the Detroit Tigers is a testament to his own longevity and the team's increased relevance over the past couple of years.
Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates, considered the favorites, placed second in the 2026 Winter Olympics. France's Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron took home gold.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
A man charged with aggravated stalking is suspected in the January crash at a terminal at Detroit Metro Airport, the business aiming to build a data center in Allen Park is connecting with the city's residents and other top stories for the evening of Feb. 14, 2026.
Law enforcement on Friday night ramped up activity around two miles from Nancy Guthrie's home in Tucson, Arizona. Authorities believe Guthrie, 84, was taken against her will. Andres Gutierrez reports.
The University of Michigan men's basketball squad has a good chance at becoming the top-ranked team in the Associated Press rankings after a 30-point win over UCLA on Saturday. Reporter Matt Finkel has the story from Crisler Center of the Wolverines' 24th win of the season.
Vietnamese Americans on Saturday were celebrating the Lunar New Year. Dozens of families gathered in Madison Heights on Saturday for an event that featured traditional clothing, food and music.
Above-average temperatures through the end of the week