Health insurers vow to speed approval of medical care
Some of the nation's health insurers say they're taking steps to speed the process by which doctors approve medical care.
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Some of the nation's health insurers say they're taking steps to speed the process by which doctors approve medical care.
Michigan is recording its lowest infant mortality in history, with a combination of health initiatives credited for pushing up survival rates.
The Supreme Court ruled that Tennessee's law restricting gender-affirming care for transgender youth does not violate the 14th Amendment.
Workers at five Ciena Healthcare facilities in Metro Detroit are taking part in a one-day strike Tuesday.
Regeneron, a biotech company, will acquire 23andMe for $256 million and vowed to comply with the genetic testing company's privacy policies.
As Congress prepares to consider massive cuts to health care and social services, those changes could spell significant changes for families in Michigan, particularly within the immigrant community.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is running for governor in 2026 and sharing new anecdotes in her upcoming political memoir, "The Purposeful Warrior," including her experience with miscarriage.
According to tax data from the Henry Ford Health system, the organization collected over $16 million from patients who were eligible for community benefits in 2022.
The Affordable Care Act requires health insurers and group health plans to cover certain preventive-care services recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force at no cost to patients.
During Black Maternal Health Week, a national campaign to raise awareness and improve outcomes for Black mothers, the Detroit-based organization Mothering Justice is spotlighting what happens when advocacy turns into action.
There haven't been any cases reported this year in Washtenaw County, but if one does pop up, it could put your child's health and education at risk.
Michigan solidified the right to an abortion in the state constitution back in 2022, but abortion rights advocates say there's still work to be done.
More than 2,000 PECSH union members at U-M Health Sparrow have a new contract, effective immediately.
Michigan pharmacists will be able to directly prescribe birth control under legislation signed by Gov. Whitmer.
Employees have until the end of January to accept the offer.
Ninety-six percent of online pharmacies were found to violate the law, meaning they were operating without a license and selling medications without prescriptions.
Wayne County is erasing $27 million in medical debt for more than 46,000 county residents.
Luigi Mangione will be represented by Karen Friedman Agnifilo, who was a high-ranking deputy in the Manhattan district attorney's office for years before entering private practice.
Consumers are venting frustrations about health insurance in wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder. Costs have outpaced inflation for years.
At the end of 2025, Michigan Medicine will discontinue the University of Michigan Health Plan.
A 71-year-old Oakland County woman has been convicted for her role in a health care kickback scheme that costed Medicare $1.4 million, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
African Americans make up about 14% of the population, but they represent just 5.2% of doctors nationwide.
The United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals union voted to authorize a strike at Michigan Medicine after failing to reach a bargaining agreement.
CVS Health CEO Karen Lynch has stepped down and is being replaced by David Joyner amid struggles with rising costs.
Among new mothers in the U.S., 1 in 8 suffer from postpartum depression, according to the CDC.
Prosecutors allege the man used the personal information of at least 12 people to obtain $300,000 in Unemployment Insurance Agency benefits.
Michigan State Police investigated a case of dead and neglected animals in Delta County. One of the women at that location is accused of biting a trooper.
An arctic cold front slips through the area as the clipper system that brought light snow Friday will drop temperatures dangerously low overnight.
Over $100,000 worth of narcotics was seized Thursday as the Detroit Police Department investigated suspected drug activity.
Figure skaters Madison Chock and Evan Bates rock-and-rolled their way to a world-best 91.06 points in the rhythm dance Friday at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
An arctic cold front slips through the area as the clipper system that brought light snow Friday will drop temperatures dangerously low overnight.
Prosecutors allege the man used the personal information of at least 12 people to obtain $300,000 in Unemployment Insurance Agency benefits.
Oakland University officials say a lockdown issued after a stabbing Thursday night has been lifted.
Another round of snow is headed to Southeast Michigan.
Michigan State Police investigated a case of dead and neglected animals in Delta County. One of the women at that location is accused of biting a trooper.
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.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
Figure skaters Madison Chock and Evan Bates rock-and-rolled their way to a world-best 91.06 points in the rhythm dance Friday at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
A new push to pass a GOP elections bill known as the SAVE America Act is underway in Congress, but Democrats warn the proposal could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters.
Will Riley scored 20 points, Sharife Cooper added 18 and the Washington Wizards upset the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons 126-117 on Thursday night.
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
Millions of Americans lack access to any type of retirement plan, hampering their ability to save for old age.
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.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
Figure skaters Madison Chock and Evan Bates rock-and-rolled their way to a world-best 91.06 points in the rhythm dance Friday at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Will Riley scored 20 points, Sharife Cooper added 18 and the Washington Wizards upset the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons 126-117 on Thursday night.
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was named the NFL MVP, just edging out four other candidates that included New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, last year's MVP.
Tarik Skubal has won his salary arbitration hearing with the Detroit Tigers, and the two-time Cy Young Award winner will be paid a record $32 million this year instead of the team's $19 million offer.
Ron Teasley, a Detroit native who played for the New York Cubans in the Negro National League, died on Tuesday at age 99.
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.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The Blind Owl in Royal Oak is hosting classes on sushi preparation. They gave a demonstration in the CBS News Detroit studio.
Fishbones and Astoria Pastry Shop, which are both in Detroit's Greektown, present some of their Valentine's Day treat ideas for sweethearts on a budget.
During his remarks Thursday at the National Prayer Breakfast event, President Trump said he had no intention of firing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
A shooting at Oakland University is under investigation. The National Weather Service has issued a cold weather alert for Friday night into Saturday. Other top stories.
Michigan Humane presents two of the adoptable animals that are currently under its shelter care: Sirloin the cat and Himalayan the dog.