While MDHHS claims they've submitted correction plans, Senator Webber says "no action has been taken" to address failures revealed by a September audit.
The drug-resistant fungus that can persist on surfaces in healthcare facilities has infected more than 2,200 Michigan residents since first being identified in the state in 2021.
Nine communities will receive grants ranging from $151,000 to $4.39 million for safety improvements as the state confronts a troubling rise in crashes involving pedestrian and cyclists.
Legislation advancing through Senate committee would standardize hospital financial assistance and prevent medical debt from affecting consumer credit reports.
With only 21.5% of Michigan hospitals earning "A" grades for patient safety, experts warn that preventable errors are costing lives and driving up healthcare costs.
Three Southeast Michigan hospitals were among the 23 worst in the nation for patient safety this fall, according to a national health care watchdog group.