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
Vital Seniors Network Home Nutrition+ Pilot Program
Client(s):
Need: Adults that are 65 years or older need a reliable and consistent source of nutritious…
CHRT's Role: CHRT is providing backbone support to the organizations that are working to advance…
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Improving healthcare access, quality, and outcomes among people aging with disability
Client(s): National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation
Need: People with disabilities are one of the largest and most underserved subpopulations…
CHRT's Role: CHRT is working with UM's Center for Disability Health and Wellness to establish…
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United Auto Workers Pilot Peer Support Program
Client(s): United Auto Workers (UAW)
Staff:
Need: United Auto Workers is working to provide support for union members who are personally…
CHRT's Role: Based on a rigorous literature review, stakeholder interviews and experience in…
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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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