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.
85% of Michigan physicians blame admin burden for rising stress and burnout
Physician burnout is a critical issue threatening both the stability of Michigan’s healthcare workforce and the quality of care that Michiganders receive. It is also a driving force behind staff turnover and decreased productivity in the state. These issues extend beyond staffing concerns, impacting both the quality and experience of care. Research has found clear links between physician burnout and both increased medical errors and decreased overall patient sa …
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CHRT leaders quoted in MI Mental Health Series
CHRT’s Nailah Henry and Nancy Baum were recently featured in Second Wave Media’s Michigan Mental Health series, which explores the state’s efforts to improve behavioral health services. In the article, Nailah and Nancy discuss the importance of a continuum of crisis care—a coordinated system that ensures individuals receive the right mental health services at the right time. They emphasize the need for sustainable funding and collaboration among healthcare prov …
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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.