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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 staff discuss Michigan’s crisis continuum of care with MI Mental Health

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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Developing Community Paramedicine programs in underserved regions across Michigan

New projects: From non-emergency medical transport to legislative education

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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CHRT @chrtumich ·
22 Dec 2023

"We need a statewide infrastructure that makes it easier to connect people to the services they need," says Sharon Kim, CHRT's director of health and social equity.

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CHRT @chrtumich ·
21 Dec 2023

"Many don't know how to refer patients for support," says @Marurka. In CHRT's physician survey, we gave physicians a platform for sharing their experiences with social needs ...screenings and referrals, as well as their thoughts on what would help their teams advance the work.

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CHRT @chrtumich ·
20 Dec 2023

"In evidence-based programs and equitable access," says Holly Teague, policy analyst at CHRT. "We still have a lot more work to do to ensure that resources are available in an ...equitable fashion such that those who need them most have reliable access.

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