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.
Basic Needs Are Out of Reach for Many Michiganders
Michigan residents are struggling to afford the basics — and new federal policy changes are poised to make things worse. The 2025 Cover Michigan Survey, conducted by the Center for Health and Research Transformation (CHRT), finds that despite 94% of Michigan residents having health insurance, nearly one in three skipped necessary medical care in the past year — 40% of whom cited cost or lack of insurance as the primary reason. Beyond healthcare, widespread econ …
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Michigan Medicaid losses: why community-based organizations are essential to keeping 355,000 residents covered
Lisa Braddix, chief health equity officer for the Southeastern Michigan Health Association, published an opinion piece in Bridge Michigan arguing that community-based organizations (CBOs) must be funded to help Michigan residents navigate sweeping changes to Medicaid. In the piece, Lisa highlights how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — signed in July 2025 — introduced new requirements such as more frequent eligibility redeterminations and work or volunteer docume …
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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.
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We work side-by-side with clients to explore and remedy health policy and practice challenges.