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The Center for Health and Research Transformation (CHRT) has launched four new projects focused on strengthening health and social care systems in Michigan and beyond. The initiatives span topics from accountable care and aging to community care hubs and pandemic readiness.

Exploring community care hub structures with the Partnership to Align Social Care

CHRT is partnering with the Partnership to Align Social Care (P2ASC) to co-author an issue brief on organizational and corporate structure options for community care hubs. The brief will help hubs identify sustainable models that align with their missions and partnerships.

Supporting strategic planning for the Physician Organization of Michigan ACO

CHRT is providing analytic and policy support to the Physician Organization of Michigan Accountable Care Organization (POM ACO). The team will review and summarize 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rule changes, assess potential impacts on ACO performance, and support strategic planning and comment-letter development to promote long-term sustainability.

Conducting the United States case study for the NUS-Lancet PRIME Commission

As part of the NUS-Lancet Pandemic Readiness, Implementation, Monitoring, and Evaluation (PRIME) Commission, CHRT is leading the U.S. country case study on pandemic preparedness and response. The project includes literature review, stakeholder mapping, and interviews with national leaders and community representatives to identify lessons from COVID-19 and strengthen future public health systems.

Assessing the needs of Michigan’s aging population

In partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), CHRT is supporting the development of a statewide aging needs assessment to inform Michigan’s next State Plan on Aging. The assessment will gather insights from older adults, caregivers, and providers to help shape programs that promote health and independence across the state.