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
Expansion of Home Nutrition+ integrated network infrastructure
Client(s): Vital Seniors Initiative Grantees, Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation
Staff:
Need: Several national studies have demonstrated a return on investment for nutrition programs.…
CHRT's Role: CHRT will provide backbone support to the community integrated network, helping…
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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 U-M’s Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation to…
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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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