CHRT works side by side with local, state, and national health policy and practice leaders.
We offer mixed methods research, backbone support, program evaluations, and actionable recommendations.
Most Michiganders Trust Vaccines but Hesitancy Persists
Michigan continues to show strong support for childhood vaccination. However, ongoing skepticism and uncertainty around vaccine safety and public health policies remain key challenges. Findings from the 2025 Cover Michigan Survey highlight differences in trust across demographic groups and the need for targeted, evidence-based strategies. Most Michiganders believe vaccines are safe and important, and most parents report their children are up to date. However, n …
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CHRT supports analysis on Michigan’s primary care workforce challenges
Recent coverage from The Washington Post and Bridge Michigan highlights a new report calling for increased investment in primary care to address Michigan’s physician shortage. The article, “Michigan can ease doctor shortage by raising pay for primary care, group says,” outline how underinvestment in primary care has contributed to longer wait times, higher costs, and gaps in care. The report recommends increasing reimbursement and funding for primary care servi …
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CHRT executive director, Joshua Traylor, speaks at Protect MI Care press conference
On April 28, our executive director, Joshua Traylor, spoke at a Protect MI Care press conference. The press conference at Care Free Medical called on the Michigan Legislature to fully fund Medicaid in the state budget and protect the program from federal cuts. The event brought together health care providers, policy researchers, workforce development leaders, and state officials to make the case that Medicaid is essential infrastructure, not a line item to be cu …
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In 2024, CHRT managed 36 projects, welcomed 14 new health policy fellows, gave 18 presentations, and much more.
Most importantly, we worked to answer pressing questions in the heathcare community. Questions like:
- How can we improve the connection between policymakers, researchers, and nonprofits in health?
- How can communities address complex health challenges through local collaboration?
- How can free and charitable clinics expand access to mental health care for underserved populations?
To read the answers to these questions and many others, explore our impact report.
Health policy research, program evaluations, backbone support, and more.
We work side-by-side with clients to explore and remedy health policy and practice challenges.