Health insurers likely to refund some premium charges
David Czurak

According to an analysis conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation, health insurers are expected to rebate $1.3 billion in premium charges to employers and consumers by August because the companies didn't spend enough on customer coverage in 2011. more»

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VAI and Dako to license cancer diagnostic tool using MET4
Pete Daly

Van Andel Institute and Dako, a Denmark-based, worldwide supplier of cancer diagnostic tools, have announced a joint agreement to license, manufacture and distribute cancer diagnostics utilizing the MET4 Antibody. free»

Health benefits could be combined for elderly, low income
Jennifer Chen - Capital News Service

LANSING — Although the state could move dual-eligible Medicare and Medicaid individuals into a new system, most beneficiaries don't realize the potential changes to their benefits, according to a new survey. more»

Immunizing more adults could save lives, dollars
Saodat Asanova-Taylor - Capital News Service

LANSING — Failure to fully immunize Michigan adults has a staggering impact on job makers and the state economy, according to a new report by the Michigan Primary Care Consortium. more»

More long-term care options under consideration
Xinjuan Deng - Capital News Service

LANSING — Michigan can improve long-term care by providing more home and community-based services as alternatives to nursing home care, AARP Michigan says, but an industry group cautions that nursing facilities are crucial to the state's health care system. more»

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