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First Federal Guidance Released on Medicaid Work Requirements: What the Early Rules Tell Us and What They Could Mean for Michigan
The federal government has released its first round of guidance outlining how new Medicaid work requirements must be implemented nationwide. While many operational details are still being worked out, the document provides an important early look at how these changes will reshape Medicaid eligibility ahead of their required implementation on January 1, 2027. These changes…
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Data Centers In Washtenaw County: What Does That Mean for Public Health?
Data centers are coming to Washtenaw County. Here’s what it means for our community. At least three major data centers are proposed or in development in Washtenaw County – one in Ypsilanti Township, one in Saline Township, and one in Augusta Township. Together, they signal that the Washtenaw County area is becoming a part of…
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How Immigration Enforcement Impacts Health
Understanding the Ripple Effects on Individuals, Families, and Communities Across the country, health providers and researchers are increasingly recognizing a connection that is not always visible at first glance: immigration enforcement can shape how and when people access care. While enforcement actions are often discussed in legal or policy terms, a growing body of evidence…
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2023 Collaborative Health Impact Award winner
In December, the Washtenaw community voted to award the 2023 Collaborative Health Impact Award to the Behavioral Health Collaborative for Young Black Men & Boys.
Funded by the Michigan Health Endowment, the project is a collaboration between Packard Health and the University of Michigan School of Social Work Curtis Center for Health Equity’s Young Black Men, Masculinities, and Mental Health (YBMen) Project.
