In addition to CHRT’s cornerstone programs–the health policy fellowship, the Washtenaw Health Initiative, and the physician and consumer surveys–CHRT regularly manages mission-relevant research, demonstration, and educational projects with funding from public sector partners, as well as paid consulting projects for public and private sector clients.
Featured Projects
Innovative financing models for addressing social needs with a special focus on supportive housing
Client(s): Regents of the University of Michigan, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Need: With State Innovation Model (SIM) funding from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and…
CHRT's Role: CHRT will conduct research on supportive housing financing including:
--Innovative…
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Health and human services integration: Phase II technical assistance
Client(s): The Kresge Foundation
Need: Integrating health and human services (HHS) has been shown to improve person-centered…
CHRT's Role: In Phase II of this multi-year project for The Kresge Foundation, CHRT will build…
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Addressing critical issues facing Prepaid Inpatient Health Plans and CMH Service Participants
Client(s): Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network
Need: CHRT is providing analysis, evaluation and advice regarding the most critical issues…
CHRT's Role: Based on subject-matter expertise in related state and federal government functions,…
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Understanding the impact, reach, and overall effectiveness of evidence-based family caregiver programs across Michigan
Client(s): Michigan Health Endowment Fund
Need: There has been much progress in recent years in acknowledging the role that family…
CHRT's Role: The Michigan Health Endowment Fund (MHEF) is collaborating with CHRT to develop…
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Leveraging data and applied research to improve economic mobility and address the impact of COVID-19
Client(s): Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Council of Michigan Foundations, and others
Staff:
Need: The Midwest Mobility from Poverty Network, led by Poverty Solutions at the University…
CHRT's Role: The Center for Health and Research Transformation (CHRT) is one of the six grantees.…
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Evaluating Michigan’s COVID-19 nursing home response and recommending data-driven, evidence-based strategies
Client(s): Michigan Health Endowment Fund
Need: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Michigan Department of Health and Human…
CHRT's Role: CHRT's objectives are threefold: 1) Evaluate the state’s regional nursing home…
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Evaluating an integrated health care intervention at pediatric practices in Wayne County
Client(s): Starfish Family Services
Need: Starfish Family Services is working to improve health outcomes and healthcare for…
CHRT's Role: CHRT is evaluating the impact of Pediatric Integrated Health Care (PIHC) on patients,…
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Supporting national health and human services integration leaders for equitable and thriving communities
Client(s): Kresge Foundation
Need: Health disparities tied to race and socioeconomic status are well-documented across…
CHRT's Role: CHRT is assisting the Kresge Foundation’s Health and Human Services Team as…
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Implementing alcohol screening and brief intervention (SBI) in women’s health services
Client(s): U.S. Centers for Disease Control
Staff:
Need: Excessive alcohol use can result in a variety of negative health and social consequences.…
CHRT's Role: CHRT is working with the Henry Ford Health System in Detroit and other partners…
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Assessing the capacity of Michigan health providers to care for older veterans
Client(s): Michigan Health Endowment Fund
Need: In recent years, the VA has sought to increase access to community-based health care…
CHRT's Role: CHRT is assessing the readiness and capacity of Michigan’s primary and specialty…
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