Center for Disability Health and Wellness shares one-pager based on CHRT research
In 2021, CHRT researchers co-authored an article, published in the Annals of Family Medicine, studying annual wellness visit (AWV) use among people with disabilities before and after the Affordable Care Act. The article, written by Jaque King and Robyn Rontal from CHRT, broke down AWV use by gender, race, and other factors and shared the finding that people with disabilities …
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Concentrate, In The Media: Nancy Baum quoted on mental health provider shortage
As mental health needs surge, the demand for care in Washtenaw County far exceeds the number of providers available. In an article by Rylee Barnsdale, titled “How can Washtenaw County solve its mental health care provider shortage?” Concentrate quotes Nancy Baum, health policy director for the Center for Health and Research Transformation (CHRT). The article discusses the growing need for …
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In The Media, Second Wave Media: CHRT study cited in Second Wave article on long COVID impact on Michiganders
As of May 2022, a CHRT study found that more than 700,000 Michiganders are living with long COVID, the lasting symptoms of COVID infection. Second Wave Media’s article “Researchers seek solutions for Michigan’s 700,000 COVID long haulers,” written by Estelle Slootmaker, cites CHRT’s research on long COVID and its impact on individuals, the state, and health care systems. The author …
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Concentrate, In The Media: CHRT’s Matt Hill in opioid overdose prevention article
Between 2020 and 2021, the U.S. experienced a 28 percent increase in opioid overdose deaths. In Washtenaw County, opioid overdose deaths increased by 26% in the same timeframe. A Concentrate article by Estelle Slootmaker titled “How can Washtenaw County turn around a startling rise in opioid overdose deaths?” highlights organizations in the county — like Washtenaw Recovery Advocacy Project, Home …
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New CHRT projects explore the root causes of opioid overdose in one Michigan county and infectious disease control innovations across the U.S.
The Center for Health and Research Transformation (CHRT) has begun two new projects in recent months. Innovations in infectious disease control CHRT will synthesize lessons from Pfizer’s Direct Relief Innovation Awards in Community Health. Direct Relief, a humanitarian aid organization focused on improving the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies, gave these awards to Federally-Qualified Health …
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Accepting applicants for the second annual Rebecca Copeland Memorial Internship
CHRT is now accepting applicants for the second annual Rebecca Copeland Memorial Internship. CHRT seeks a high-achieving individual who is thoughtful and analytical, with interests and experiences in health policy analysis. This is a full-time paid summer internship, with flexible start and end dates. Graduate students who have completed at least one year of coursework in public policy or public …
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Bridge Magazine, In The Media: Medicare’s $35 per month insulin cap excludes many Michigan diabetics
CHRT Senior Policy Analyst Emma Golub was quoted in a Bridge Michigan article commenting on Medicare’s $35 per month insulin cap that went into effect on Jan. 1 and the broader issue of medication affordability. The cap on insulin prices is a win for the estimated 122,000 diabetics in Michigan on Medicare, as without it this medication can cost up to …
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Meet Robyn Rontal, CHRT’s interim executive director
We are pleased to announce that Robyn Rontal is the new interim executive director of CHRT. We at CHRT are excited to have her lead the organization. For over two years, Terrisca Des Jardins has led CHRT as executive director–advancing CHRT’s portfolio and impact, maturing CHRT’s fiscal and operational strength, and realizing significant advancements in diversity, equity, and inclusion. On …
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Welcoming four new team members
Since our last newsletter, CHRT has welcomed four new team members. William Bishop William Bishop is a community initiatives intern at CHRT. Bishop supports the data analytics team at CHRT, including work on the Washtenaw Health Initiative and Healthy Aging at Home Network (HAHN). Bishop is an MSW candidate at the University of Michigan School of Social Work with an …
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Board member Renu Tipirneni receives the Jerome W. Conn Award for Excellence in Research
In June, CHRT Board of Directors member Renu Tipirneni received the Jerome W. Conn Award for Excellence in Research from the University of Michigan Department of Internal Medicine. Dr. Tipirneni is an assistant professor at the medical school. Her research focuses on health reform, Medicaid policy, healthy aging, and social determinants of health. Her current research includes evaluating Michigan’s Medicaid …
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