Eli Newman
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Health Reporter @BridgeMi.com
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Additionally, at least 3,395 households in the state were removed for "Failure to File and Reconcile" status.
CMS says that 1.5 million people were found ineligible nationally, leading to $10 billion in savings.
CMS says that 1.5 million people were found ineligible nationally, leading to $10 billion in savings.
January 28, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Additionally, at least 3,395 households in the state were removed for "Failure to File and Reconcile" status.
CMS says that 1.5 million people were found ineligible nationally, leading to $10 billion in savings.
CMS says that 1.5 million people were found ineligible nationally, leading to $10 billion in savings.
"Ohio (net domestic migration of 11,926 in 2025, compared to -32,482 in 2021) and Michigan (net domestic migration of 1,796 in 2025, compared to -28,290 in 2021) exemplify this emerging trend."
January 27, 2026 at 8:51 PM
"Ohio (net domestic migration of 11,926 in 2025, compared to -32,482 in 2021) and Michigan (net domestic migration of 1,796 in 2025, compared to -28,290 in 2021) exemplify this emerging trend."
The Midwest was the only region where every state gained residents from 2024-2025, marking its first positive domestic migration this decade.
January 27, 2026 at 8:51 PM
The Midwest was the only region where every state gained residents from 2024-2025, marking its first positive domestic migration this decade.
There have been more than 4,330 hospitalizations this flu season. All age groups are affected but 50% are for those 65 and older. No pediatric deaths in MI, but 32 children have died this flu season nationally.
January 21, 2026 at 3:26 PM
There have been more than 4,330 hospitalizations this flu season. All age groups are affected but 50% are for those 65 and older. No pediatric deaths in MI, but 32 children have died this flu season nationally.
19 outbreaks reported in congregate settings like schools and senior homes in the last week. 60 total this season.
January 21, 2026 at 3:26 PM
19 outbreaks reported in congregate settings like schools and senior homes in the last week. 60 total this season.
A total of 7,737 patient visits due to flu-like illness were reported out of 118,806
outpatient visits, about 4.2% over the regional baseline Most residents are not vaccinated.
outpatient visits, about 4.2% over the regional baseline Most residents are not vaccinated.
January 21, 2026 at 3:26 PM
A total of 7,737 patient visits due to flu-like illness were reported out of 118,806
outpatient visits, about 4.2% over the regional baseline Most residents are not vaccinated.
outpatient visits, about 4.2% over the regional baseline Most residents are not vaccinated.
Public health experts and epidemiologists warn declining vaccinations are contributing to a rise in respiratory diseases.
January 13, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Public health experts and epidemiologists warn declining vaccinations are contributing to a rise in respiratory diseases.
There have been 15 outbreaks reported at schools and 21 at long-term care facilities. A total of 11,756 patient visits due to ILI were reported at 10% of all outpatient visits. The national baseline in the U.S. is 7.2%.
January 13, 2026 at 5:07 PM
There have been 15 outbreaks reported at schools and 21 at long-term care facilities. A total of 11,756 patient visits due to ILI were reported at 10% of all outpatient visits. The national baseline in the U.S. is 7.2%.