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.
The benefits of dental health
Increasingly, researchers are illuminating the benefits of dental health. Oral health impacts overall health and dental care is vitally important to curb chronic conditions and improve the systemic health of patients. In this publication by CHRT and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, CHRT’s health policy team analyzes peer-reviewed clinical research to understand the benefits of dental health for whole person care. The paper also discusses how payment models c …
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The promise of EMS data
Erica Matti of CHRT and Joshua Legler from the National Emergency Medical Services Information System’s (NEMSIS) Technical Assistance Center gave a session at HIMSS24 explaining the significance of accurate data in EMS for effective patient care. The session emphasized the indispensable role of emergency medical services (EMS) in providing valuable insights into social determinants of health (SDOH) and stressed the urgency of healthcare synergy. You can find it …
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CHRT begins four new projects
The Center for Health & Research Transformation (CHRT) is pleased to announce four new projects. Expanding community paramedicine and mobile integrated health in mid-Michigan This project, a collaborative initiative with Mobile Medical Response (MMR), aims to launch a community paramedicine program to address gaps in medical and social care within mid-Michigan communities. CHRT’s role includes conducting environmental scans and needs analyses, developing a …
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In 2023, CHRT managed 32 projects, welcomed 40 new health policy fellows, gave 9 presentations, and much more.
Most importantly, we worked to answer pressing questions in the heathcare community. Questions like:
- How can we refer patients to the social services they need?
- How can people successfully age with long-term physical disability?
- How can we maximize the impact of limited opioid settlement dollars?
- How can we improve the health of people with transportation barriers?
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.