Report on the release of CHRT’s Cover Michigan 2010.
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CHRT Policy Brief Demystifies National Health Care Act; Shows Choices, Opportunities at State, Local Levels
The Center for Healthcare Research & Transformation (CHRT) today released a national policy brief on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“Act”) that summarizes state requirements, as well as opportunities at the state and local levels to shape health care delivery.
“This Policy Brief is a tool to help policy-makers, providers of care, foundations, and individuals understand the scope of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and point out where the opportunities exist to collaborate on improving health care delivery and public health,” says Marianne Udow-Phillips, director of CHRT. “Media coverage of the Act so far has focused principally on health insurance reform. But, there is much more involved, including provisions that will affect the way care is delivered and paid for in every hospital and doctor’s office. In fact, each state has important provisions to implement and choices to make beginning this year.”Continue Reading CHRT Policy Brief Demystifies National Health Care Act; Shows Choices, Opportunities at State, Local Levels
State backs Washtenaw County push for federally-qualified health center
CHRT director Marianne Udow-Phillips comments on news that Gov. Granholm supports an exception for Washtenaw County to allow public health clinics to apply for status as a federally-qualified health center, despite difficulties in arguing the area is “medically underserved.”
PPO creation, Medicare payment changes altered local health care
CHRT director Marianne Udow-Phillips is quoted in an examination of the tremendous changes in Southeast Michigan’s health care industry since 1985.
Health reform: Policy we can build on
CHRT director Marianne Udow-Phillips addresses the impact of the recently-enacted Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
$600 million to fund research on best treatment methods
CHRT director Marianne Udow-Phillips highlights the potential for Michigan researchers to compete for new Federal funding for research to study the effectiveness of medical technology, treatments and diagnostic procedures.
Michigan’s business, health care leaders give mixed reaction to health care bill
CHRT director Marianne Udow-Phillips is featured in this examination of the impact of national health care reform on the Michigan health insurance market, especially for individuals and small businesses.
‘Imperfect’ health care reform will have mixed impact for Ann Arbor-area patients, experts say
CHRT director Marianne Udow-Phillips is among local experts offering opinions of the possible effects of the national health care reform plan passed by Congress on March 21.
Health care coverage doesn’t guarantee access, Ann Arbor research center finds
Report on CHRT’s Cover Michigan Survey 2010.
Health care survey: Advocates say results show need for reform
Report on CHRT’s Cover Michigan Survey 2010.