Building a business case for sustainability–why you need one, and why this is the time to get started
Marianne Udow-Phillips, Founding Executive Director, Center for Health and Research Transformation (CHRT) Community based organizations providing important social services–supportive housing, food security, mental health, substance use services and the like–are often challenged to maintain programs over time. Without an ongoing revenue stream, many human service oriented organizations struggle to keep important services available in the community. In this context, when …
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CHRT to join the Michigan Health Endowment Fund’s Equitable Evaluation Initiative Collaboratory this April
In partnership with the Equitable Evaluation Initiative (EEI), the Michigan Health Endowment Fund is working to build our state’s evaluation ecosystem. Over the next several months, CHRT and selected Health Fund grantees will explore Michigan health equity evaluation as part of a collaboratory that brings philanthropy, nonprofit, and consultant partners together, bridging the unique perspectives of each area. In the …
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In The Media, MLive: Bartholomew discusses the healthcare system changes proposed by Democratic presidential candidates
Ryan Bartholomew, a health policy analyst at CHRT, offers insight on the different approaches to improving our healthcare system proposed by Presidential hopefuls Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders in “How Democratic Presidential candidates want to change health care.” “The largest benefit is if you are a fan of the private health insurance marketplace,” says Bartholomew of Biden’s proposal. “If you …
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Working remotely to stem the spread of coronavirus, but fully operational and looking forward to hearing from you
Globally, the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected the way people work. In order to reduce the spread of the virus, many businesses have adapted remote work models as a result of social distancing and quarantines. The CHRT team has adapted to this new normal and is working remotely and have moved our team, client, and workgroup meetings to telephone and …
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CGTN, In The Media: Shortage of medical supplies for addressing COVID-19 is a challenge. Marianne Udow-Phillips explains.
Since the pandemic outbreak, healthcare providers and hospitals have been on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19. Due to the rapid spread of the virus, healthcare systems are facing a shortage of medical supplies, equipment, personnel, and other essential resources. In an interview with China Global Television Network anchor Elaine Reyes, Marianne Udow-Phillips, founding executive director of the …
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Crain's Detroit Business, In The Media: Udow-Phillips discusses Michigan proposal for Medicaid transformation office, value-based reimbursement
Michigan is taking a step towards improving the delivery and management of healthcare services for Medicaid beneficiaries by establishing a new Medicaid Transformation Office. This initiative will focus on developing innovative strategies to address health disparities, increase access to care, and improve health outcomes for Michigan’s residents. Marianne Udow-Phillips, CHRT’s founding executive director, shares her reaction to Michigan’s proposal to …
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In The Media, USA Today: Udow-Phillips weighs in on gravity of drug shortages as coronavirus disrupts supply chain
As the Coronavirus outbreak continues to disrupt global supply chains, many industries are feeling the impact of these disruptions. Pharmaceutical manufacturing is among the industries that could be affected. The closure of factories in China and India could result in drug shortages in the United States. With coronavirus striking the global east, Nathan Bomey of USA Today turned to CHRT …
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What’s new at CHRT: New projects that focus on integration, work requirements reporting, and mental health
The Center for Healthcare Research and Transformation’s (CHRT) latest e-newsletter brings some exciting updates and insights from our ongoing research and projects. This edition features findings from our recently completed research on behavioral health workforce challenges in rural communities and how states are addressing them. It also highlights our ninth cohort of health policy fellows, who are working on various …
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In The Media: Michigan Health Endowment Fund releases national directory of recommended evaluation partners, including CHRT
The MHEF (Michigan Health Endowment Fund) has released a directory of evaluation partners to provide evaluation services to health-oriented organizations in Michigan. “Evaluation can be a powerful tool to inform decision-making and ensure that scarce resources are used effectively,” writes the Michigan Health Endowment Fund in a recently released directory of evaluation partners that includes the Center for Health and …
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Ninth cohort of CHRT Health Policy Fellows features diverse views, backgrounds, expertise, and more
On January 30, the ninth cohort of CHRT Health Policy Fellows will begin a four-month curriculum designed to build bridges between Michigan’s health researchers and policymakers. The curriculum includes the history of health care in America, Affordable Care Act implementation and impact in Michigan, value-based insurance design, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services priorities, collaborative quality initiatives, health care …
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