Blog - Part 5
Radio Interview: Director Don Hazaert speaks to Alisa Zee with CBS Radio

Listen to the radio interview for information on what is currently happening with the Affordable Care Act. Audio: det_rt0422 Michigan Consumers For Health Care (1)~1.mp3
Guest Blog: Health Disparities

In a press release from Health and Human Services (HHS) “In April, we commemorate National Minority Health Month to raise awareness of the health disparities that continue to affect racial and ethnic minorities, as well as celebrate the opportunities of…
23rd Annual Women of Achievement & Courage Events Grand Rapids Luncheon –Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Start Date: April 25, 2012 – 12:00pm – 2:00pm Location: FREDERIK MEIJER GARDENS, Grand Rapids, MI 23rd Annual Women of Achievement & Courage Events Grand Rapids Luncheon –Wednesday, April 25, 2012
The Supreme Court and the Affordable Care Act, Amicus Briefs and Challenges

Click here to view the Severability Brief Click here to view the Medicaid Brief Click here to view the Economic Scholar brief Legal Challenges to Health Care Reform are Unfounded National health care reform will help make quality care more…
Guest Blog: HHS and their final ruling on the Exchange

Health and Human Services (HHS) announced their “final” rulings on state Exchange regulations. As a consumer, I was hoping for a little clarity on pending issues such as who will be navigators, if HHS would tighten regulations on states to…
Happy 2nd Birthday Affordable Care Act; Guest Blog by Jan Hudson

Today marks the second anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. The ACA, though just a “toddler,” has accomplished untold good in providing medical care and health security for Michiganians. But, the best is yet to come in 2014, when major provisions will…
Two Years Later: How the Affordable Care Act has helped Michiganders!

For too long, too many hardworking Americans paid the price for policies that handed free rein to insurance companies and put barriers between patients and their doctors. The Affordable Care Act gives hardworking families in Michigan the security they deserve….
Press advisory: Panel of Experts will discuss SCOTUS oral arguments on healthcare reform and its potential implication

As the Supreme Court prepares to hear oral arguments on healthcare reform, legal experts to discuss the potential outcomes and implications. Speakers to include healthcare policy and law experts WHAT: The Supreme Court and the Affordable Care Act: A Consumer…
Guest Blog: Why the Affordable Care Act makes it better for Small Business Owners

There are some loud voices out there, demanding the repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), but I don’t think they realize what a disaster that would be for the Nation. The fact of the matter is that the Affordable…
Women Striding Forward: The incredible, true story of what the Affordable Care Act is doing for women and families

Michigan Consumers for Healthcare and Raising Women’s Voices plan a statewide series of “Women Striding Forward” Community Conversations What the Affordable Care Act is doing for women and families in Michigan, Featuring Lois Uttley, co-founder of Raising Women’s Voices. A…