By Patricia Anstett, Detroit Free Press

Nov. 23–Michigan’s Grand Valley Health Plan ranked fourth highest in the country for its commercial and Medicare insurance plans in new national rankings released today by the National Committee for Health Quality and U.S. News Media Group.

The rankings are available at www.usnews.com/healthplans. They compare the 50 highest scoring plans each for commercial, Medicare and Medicaid policies.

The scores are based on 135 measurements for prevention, treatment and member satisfaction.

Contact PATRICIA ANSTETT: 313-222-5021 or panstett@freepress.com

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