by Abigail Nobel | Sep 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
Our data in the hands of strangers immediately raises concerns: privacy, consent, control, access, costs. We take Nomination #3 for the MHF 2026 Defender Award from just such a question, asked in committee hearing where it counts. Many will recall that Governor...
by Abigail Nobel | Sep 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
Medications can be expensive, and state lawmakers would love to fix that. Today we have nomination #2 for the 2026 MHF Defender Award. You can read the first nomination here. Michigan Senate Bills 3-5 came to the Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee...
by Abigail Nobel | Sep 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
I’m pleased to announce the first 2026 nomination for the MHF Defender Award! This is the Award’s third year, and we’re watching especially for legislators who target expensive health policies. For those who would like to review our process and...
by Abigail Nobel | Aug 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
Lieutenant Governor (LG) picks are a useful place to learn about governor candidates – especially when both running mates are Michigan legislators. Here are the receipts. LG and Executive Branch power The next Michigan LG will help the governor oversee the biggest...
by Abigail Nobel | Aug 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
We get a fair number of questions about MHF Report Cards. There is definitely more to this report card than meets the eye! This year, the 4th annual edition captures 224 bills and produce scores for all Michigan legislators. That’s a lot of information for one...
by Abigail Nobel | May 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
Has Michigan healthcare abandoned DEI since losing federal funding for it early last year? Certainly, the ideological bombardment of the public square has diminished. I first researched the DEI/ ESG healthcare intersection in 2023, and began tracing its death throes...
