Priority Health News

Latest additions to Priority Health behavioral health provider network offer specialized support

News release: In recognition of World Mental Health Day on October 10, Priority Health has announced two new additions to its behavioral health provider network, continuing its effort to support the unique health care needs of its members

February 27, 2025

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Governor confers award on Priority Health Total Health Foundation

The Priority Health Total Health Foundation receives Governor's Service Award for its philanthropic work in Southeast Michigan to address the Social Determinants of Health among the underserved population in metro Detroit.

February 27, 2025

Priority Health Medicare plans rated among highest in Michigan by federal health agency

News release: Priority Health has again been recognized as a top performer through the 2025 Medicare Star Ratings released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

February 27, 2025

Priority Health executives named notable leaders in health care by Crain’s Grand Rapids Business

News release: Two Priority Health senior leaders at Priority Health have been named a “Notable Leader in Health Care” by Crain’s Grand Rapids Business.

February 27, 2025

New Dearborn Community Kitchen

News release: Leaders advancing and helping communities (LAHC) uses PHTHF grant to create commercial kitchen at their community center.

February 27, 2025

Dearborn Heights community invests in health and wellness with Priority Health Fitness Court®

News release: The City of Dearborn Heights, Priority Health and the National Fitness Campaign (NFC) are pleased to announce the opening of an outdoor Priority Health Fitness Court® at Daly Park, 25000 Lehigh Street.

February 27, 2025

Priority Health receives top ratings from State of Michigan for its Medicaid health plans

News release: Priority Health has received the highest possible quality rating from the MDHHS for its Michigan Medicaid health plans. Priority Health’s Medicaid plan received five out of five apples.

February 27, 2025

Priority Health Total Health Foundation winter 2025 grants

News release: Priority Health Total Health Foundation gives $375,000 in grants for Capuchin Soup Kitchen, Humble Design, Rocket Giving Fund and more.

February 26, 2025

Priority Health again receives national recognition for customer service

News release: Priority Health has been ranked No. 1 in customer service in Newsweek’s America’s Best Customer Service 2025 list in the health insurance category.

February 26, 2025

Access to free virtual health visits is extended for Michigan’s uninsured

News release: Priority Health and Curai Health, a leading virtual care provider, are extending their program to provide free virtual health visits for uninsured residents in Michigan.

February 26, 2025

Physicians Health Plan CEO to retire, PHP sales executive to assume market leader responsibilities

News release: Priority Health announced Gary Shearer, president & CEO of PHP, has decided to retire. Ross Hensley, chief sales officer for PHP, will assume expanded market leader responsibilities.

February 26, 2025

Priority Health appoints longtime executive to oversee government markets

News release: Priority Health has appointed Carrie Kincaid to oversee government markets for the organization; she will maintain her position as senior vice president of market development.

February 26, 2025