Stories indexed with the term ‘sexually transmitted diseases’

The Washtenaw County board of commissioners gave final approval to an increase in fees to treat sexually transmitted diseases – one of the mandated services provided by the county’s public health department. The unanimous vote came at the board’s March 21, 2012 meeting, following initial approval at its March 7 meeting. The changes are being made in response to federal funding cuts and an increase in charges for state services.

The board also approved changes at the medical examiner’s office, including fees for organ procurement services provided to the Michigan Gift of Life program, and a new late payment policy. According to a staff memo, about 10% of revenues are not realized because of non-payment. [.pdf of revised fee schedule]

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An increase in fees to treat sexually transmitted diseases – one of the mandated services provided by the county’s public health department – was given initial approval by the Washtenaw County board of commissioners at their March 7, 2012 meeting. The changes are being made in response to federal funding cuts and an increase in charges for state services.

The board also approved changes at the medical examiner’s office, including fees for organ procurement services provided to the Michigan Gift of Life program, and a new late payment policy. According to a staff memo, about 10% of revenues are not realized because of non-payment. [.pdf of revised fee schedule]

By way of background, the adult clinic – which treats sexually transmitted … [Full Story]