Big Changes are Here with Michigan's Auto No-Fault Insurance Law Michigan’s new auto no-fault insurance law has brought big changes to the level of medical care that comes with auto insurance policies. As you may recall, under Michigan's old auto insurance law, all auto insurance policies would cover lifetime medical and rehabilitation care expenses for injured drivers and passengers — for as long as the care is needed. However, under the new law, Michigan drivers for the first time will have the option to choose significantly lower levels of medical coverage when they buy or renew their

Every Day Living is Excellent in Traverse City Located on the 45th parallel halfway between the North Pole and the Equator, Traverse City is the perfect setting for great work-life balance. About the Community Traverse City is an official Coast Guard City and sits at the base of twin bays – West Grand Traverse Bay and East Grand Traverse Bay. It has award-winning public and private schools, a community college, and a busy airport with daily service to major cities. Traverse City is a thriving community offering unequaled year-round recreation, as well as vibrant cultural and social

Every Day Living is Excellent in Cadillac The Cadillac region is the geographic center of Michigan and boasts the highest elevation in the Lower Peninsula. Cadillac is located just one hour from Grand Rapids, Traverse City, and Lake Michigan’s beautiful beaches. About the Community Cadillac is a safe, friendly city of 10,500 people. It is the only city in the nation with two lovely lakes within its city limits – Lake Mitchell and Lake Cadillac. Shifting winds across nearby Lake Michigan keep Cadillac winters snow covered and the summers comfortable. Cadillac residents enjoy a low cost of

Practice Pro Newsletter Munson Healthcare publishes a monthly newsletter, Practice Pro, to help keep northern Michigan practice managers and practice professionals informed on topics of interest. If you are not already receiving the Practice Pro newsletter and would like to subscribe, please click here. March 2026 Trusted Surgical Expertise in Your Community Meet Some of Our Expert General Surgeons Getting to Know: Dr. Barrett Kielhorn People on the Move Provider Moves Explore Clinical and Practice Resources on Munson’s For Providers Website New Referral Face Sheets Available New Test Tracking

Chill Out for Winter Safety Parter Resources Bring Chill Out to Your Community We’re able to share the Chill Out for Winter Safety program with hundreds of students and their parents each year in Northern Michigan, and our partnership with I'm Safe! - Child Safety Solutions now allows us to share these materials nationwide. This interaction with kids is a critical component of the program. By using memorable characters, song, and repetition, this program leaves a lasting impression on youth. We’re here to help you share this important message and proudly offer all the tools necessary to make

Diabetes and Exercise If you’ve been diagnosed with prediabetes or diabetes, your doctor has probably already encouraged you to start a regular exercise routine. But it can be hard to know how and where to get started. Let’s start with the basics. Benefits of Exercise Exercise is important for everyone but becomes even more so if you have diabetes. Consistent exercise can lower blood sugar and improve A1C by helping your body more efficiently use insulin. And while it can help prevent or delay further complications from diabetes, it’s not all about your diabetes. Exercise has broader health

21st Century Cures Act Resource Center General Information The 21st Century Cures Act is a federal mandate which promotes the provision of electronic patient data as efficiently as possible. The goal of the Cures Act is to ensure patients and others receive information faster and more efficiently. It prohibits interfering with access, exchange, or use of health information unless an exception applies. Certain data elements of a patient’s medical record are required to be made available for electronic transfer. A full list of those data elements can be found here: US Core Data for

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LabMed Report 2026 Volume Urobilinogen Report 10 Body Fluids pH Testing 9 Prior Authorization 8 Certain Mayo Clinic Laboratory Results Will No Longer be Duplicated into Surgical Pathology/Cytopathology Reports 7 Munson Medical Center Maximum Surgical Blood Order Schedule (MSBOS) 2026 6 New Tests Coming to Munson Healthcare Laboratories 5 Reference ranges for Hematology 4 Falsely Elevated CO2 (Bicarbonate) In Samples with High LDH 3 Discontinuation of Hemosiderin Testing 2 Clostridioides Difficile Testing 1 2025 Volume Pathology FISH Bladder Cancer Request 12 Reflex Urine Culture 72 Hours 11