Clean Energy Ignites New Era in Midwest American Manufacturing

TL/DR - The Midwest is becoming a significant hub for clean energy manufacturing, following the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act by Congress in August 2022, which provides tax credits for clean energy-related projects and purchases. This has led to about $30 billion in private investments in Midwestern states for the domestic production of…

ACR Reveals Prior Authorization Overburdens Radiologists to Congress

TL/DR - The American College of Radiology (ACR) has proposed a new appropriate use criteria program for imaging for Medicare beneficiaries as an alternative to prior authorization. The program would reduce low-value imaging exams, lessen radiologist burden, and save Medicare roughly $700 million a year. To address insurer utilization management,…

GRPS 5th-Graders Advocate for Stonefly as Michigan’s State Insect

TL/DR - Fifth graders at Aberdeen Academy in Grand Rapids, Michigan, have initiated a campaign to make the stonefly the state's official insect. The students each wrote a five-paragraph essay to Rep. Rachel Hood, describing the stonefly and its connection to other state symbols, and later presented their proposal to the Grand Rapids Public…