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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan customers are expressing relief that the insurer has a new in-network deal with Michigan Medicine. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Michigan Medicine and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan have announced a long-term contract agreement to continue in-network status. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ypsilanti Fire Department has received an evaluation from the Insurance Services Office (ISO), ranking it among the top 2% of departments in Michigan. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

The EPA has reversed the so-called "endangerment finding". It is the legal basis for the nation's federal effort to combat climate change. The White House says it led to over-regulation and is costing people money. Scientists and researchers worry about the setbacks it may cause. WEMU's David Fair and Michigan League of Conservation Voters executive director Lisa Wozniak explored these issues with the Holcim Professor of Sustainable Enterprise at the University of Michigan, Andy Hoffman.

A dispute between Michigan Medicine and Blue Cross Blue Shield could leave about 300,000 people looking for a new health care provider. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ann Arbor State Senator Jeff Irwin is hoping to soon see a committee vote on an insurance reform bill he introduced. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Legislation is in a state Senate committee seeking to lower car insurance premiums. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ann Arbor State Senator Jeff Irwin has introduced a pair of bills to help lower the cost of auto insurance in Michigan. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The group that overseas payments to severely injured car crash survivors is preparing to lower the amount it collects annually from some drivers. Others will see an increase of a few dollars. Colin Jackson has more.

Recent negotiations over health care coverage for workers represented by the Michigan Nurses Association and Michigan Medicine have failed. Now, the nurses’ union is prepared to go on strike. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.