CHRT and Detroit Health Department collaborate on new staff fellowship program
In 2018, with support from U-M Poverty Solutions and the DMC Foundation, the Detroit Health Department worked with CHRT to develop a new fellowship program for front-line staff–one designed to build specific skills and knowledge that would positively impact public health service delivery in Detroit. Here, we delve into the details of this initiative, exploring its inception, goals, and the impact …
Read more >Bridge Magazine: To improve health, boost Medicaid dental reimbursement rates, by CHRT Fellow Dr. Romesh Nalliah
Dental care is a vital component of overall health, yet it remains a challenge for many individuals, especially those who rely on Medicaid for their healthcare needs. Dr. Romesh Nalliah, a CHRT Fellow sheds light on the pressing issue of low Medicaid dental reimbursement rates and their impact on oral health outcomes. “Michigan’s outdated, 29-year-old Medicaid reimbursement rates are a …
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Bridge Magazine, In The Media: Michigan pilot project can help reduce ER overcrowding and improve mental health treatment
ER overcrowding is a significant challenge facing healthcare providers in Michigan. In Bridge Magazine’s Health Watch series, Ted Roelofs looks at how a federally funded project — administered by CHRT on behalf of the Washtenaw Health Initiative — coordinates multiple health, mental health, and human service organizations to focus on people with substance abuse and mental health issues who are …
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NPR Shots Blog: Hospital Finances Improve After Medicaid Expansion, But At Whose Expense?
Medicaid expansion has been a subject of ongoing debate and analysis since its inception. While it has undeniably led to improved financial conditions for hospitals, the question remains: at whose expense? Today, we will delve deeper into the NPR article titled “Hospital Finances Improve After Medicaid Expansion, But at Whose Expense?” and explore the complex dynamics at play. The Upside: …
Read more >Click on Detroit: The Price of Health Care
New law requires hospitals to post service costs online — but does it help patients? CHRT helps WDIV TV 4 Detroit learn more…
Read more >Detroit Free Press: Michigan Hospitals Post Prices Online
Explaining new Federal requirements – Marianne Udow-Phillips, Mark Fendrick
Read more >Crain's Detroit Business: Outlook 2019
State should focus more urgently on public health — Marianne Udow-Phillips
Read more >WJR Radio: What’s Next for The ACA
In the wake of the recent Texas federal court ruling, CHRT Director Marianne Udow-Phillips joins Paul W. Smith on-air to talk about the court ruling and what’s next for the ACA and people who have health insurance through the ACA. Listen to the conversation here.
Read more >Cover Michigan 2018: Health Care Benefit Use Variation by Demographics
Data from the Center for Health and Research Transformation’s (CHRT) 2018 Cover Michigan Survey Report, “Use of Health Care Benefits in Michigan,” show which health benefits Michiganders with health insurance coverage have used in the past year and how benefit use varies by age, race, gender, and economic status. For more detail on the 2018 health care use analysis, review “Health …
Read more >Crain's Detroit: Dr. Michelle Moniz, CHRT policy fellow, in Freep: Dangers of short term health plans for moms, babies
In recent years, the landscape of health insurance in the United States has witnessed significant transformations. One notable development has been the expansion of short-term health insurance plans, a topic that has sparked extensive discussions and debates among policymakers, healthcare professionals, and citizens alike. Today, we’ll examine the potential implications they hold for individuals and the overall healthcare system. “Bare …
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