Public Health
CHRT launches new projects advancing health policy and data integration
The Center for Health and Research Transformation (CHRT) is launching two new projects focused on transportation data and Medicaid policy. CHRT is also renewing its work to provide health policy education for Michigan legislators and legislative staff. Advancing health equity through transportation data infrastructure CHRT is partnering with Feonix Mobility Rising to strengthen the organization’s capacity for real-time health equity …
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The NUS-Lancet PRIME Commission: CHRT team contributes to research on equity in pandemic readiness
The NUS-Lancet PRIME Commission brings together evidence from 20 countries to outline how government, institutions, and communities can move from formal plans to peole-centered protection for future health crises. The Center for Health and Research Transformation (CHRT) served as the United States lead for the commission, contributing data and expertise. We’re proud to see this work now published. PRIME turns …
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CHRT’s 2025 Health Policy Fellowship wraps up another year of learning and connection
CHRT’s 2025 Health Policy Fellowship recently wrapped up, concluding several months of learning for this year’s cohort of fellows. The fellowship brings together emerging leaders from research, policy, nonprofit, academic, and health care spaces to deepen their understanding of how health policy works at the local, state, and federal levels. Throughout the program, fellows had the opportunity to hear directly …
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CHRT launches four new projects advancing health systems, aging services, and pandemic preparedness
The Center for Health and Research Transformation (CHRT) has launched four new projects focused on strengthening health and social care systems in Michigan and beyond. The initiatives span topics from accountable care and aging to community care hubs and pandemic readiness. Exploring community care hub structures with the Partnership to Align Social Care CHRT is partnering with the Partnership to …
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CHRT Launches Five New Projects in Mental Health, Community Violence, and more
The Center for Health & Research Transformation (CHRT) is pleased to announce five new projects aimed at improving health outcomes and addressing social determinants of health across Michigan communities. Aligning Medicaid Beneficiary Needs with Mental Health Service Delivery Standards In collaboration with Network 180 and the Lakeshore Regional Entity, CHRT will analyze Medicaid data to better align beneficiary needs with …
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Heallthcare IT News: The promise of EMS data
Erica Matti of CHRT and Joshua Legler from the National Emergency Medical Services Information System’s (NEMSIS) Technical Assistance Center gave a session at HIMSS24 explaining the significance of accurate data in EMS for effective patient care. The session emphasized the indispensable role of emergency medical services (EMS) in providing valuable insights into social determinants of health (SDOH) and stressed the …
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New projects: From non-emergency medical transport to legislative education
The Center for Health & Research Transformation (CHRT) is pleased to announce four new projects. Expanding community paramedicine and mobile integrated health in mid-Michigan This project, a collaborative initiative with Mobile Medical Response (MMR), aims to launch a community paramedicine program to address gaps in medical and social care within mid-Michigan communities. CHRT’s role includes conducting environmental scans and needs …
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CHRT is pleased to welcome the 2024 Health Policy Fellowship cohort
The Center for Health and Research Transformation (CHRT) at the University of Michigan is pleased to announce its 2024 Health Policy Fellowship cohort. More than 125 health researchers, policymakers, and nonprofit leaders have completed the fellowship since its launch in 2012. Many fellowship alumni occupy influential roles as policymakers and leaders across Michigan. The 2024 fellowship cohort will include: Chelsea …
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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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