Author: alpenaregionalmedicalcenter

10 Years Since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Was Passed

As the Center for American Progress marks 10 years since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) became law, it’s important to remember how the ACA has transformed Americans’ lives and made it easier for millions of people to afford health insurance. The ACA has ended pre-existing condition discrimination, lowered the cost of prescription drugs, brought down […]

The Importance of Health Services

Health services are healthcare facilities and medical professionals that promote, maintain and restore a person’s physical and mental health. They also prevent illness and disease, as well as provide rehabilitative and palliative care. They are the foundation of the nation’s healthcare system and are supported by an array of other public and private healthcare services. […]

The Physician Association is the World’s Largest Politically Powerful Organization

AMA — American Medical Association The AMA is the world’s largest doctor association. It’s also one of the most politically powerful, giving more than $3.4 million to US congressional candidates between 1990 and 2020. The organization sponsors a number of groups that provide advice on everything from government regulations to continuing medical education to medical […]

MidMichigan Medical Center – Alpena

MidMichigan Medical Center – Alpena is a non-profit healthcare system providing award-winning, high quality care to the 23-county region it serves. With medical centers in Alpena, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Midland, Mt. Pleasant, and West Branch, the health system also includes urgent care centers, home health, virtual care, as well as medical offices in more than […]

Hospitals Are Bringing in Chefs to Improve Hospital Food

Having to spend any amount of time in the hospital is hardly an enjoyable experience, but arguably the worst part of it is eating the food served there. From trays of gray mush and processed meat to preservative-filled desserts, hospital meals have been known for being anything but appetizing. But that’s starting to change. Hospitals […]

Next Page » « Previous Page