Advancing Health Together

Making an impact through Health Policy, Health Strategies and Innovation, and Research and Evaluation

We are pleased to share highlights from 2024—a year of meaningful progress, strong partnerships, and continued commitment to improving health and social outcomes for people and communities.

Joshua Traylor, Executive Director, CHRT and Dr. Amy McKenzie, Associate Chief Medical Officer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

A MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD CHAIR

Health Policy

CHRT's health policy work brings evidence to policy and practice in ways that improve health for communities.

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How can we improve the connection between policymakers, researchers, and nonprofits in health?
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How can Michigan improve long-term services and supports (LTSS) for older adults and people with disabilities?
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How can decision makers make informed decisions about behavioral health treatment systems?
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How can Michigan legislators make evidence-based decisions about health issues?
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Health Strategies and Innovation

CHRT's integrated health and social efforts streamline care and reduce inefficiencies. 

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How can communities address complex health challenges through local collaboration?
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How can we improve outcomes for Medicaid participants and reduce system inefficiencies?
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How can we enhance the local and state care delivery system?
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Research and Evaluation

The work of the Research and Evaluation team spans health delivery, community programs, and social programs. Core to the work is to improve the lives of the people touched by these programs.

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How can Michigan expand access to behavioral health services through evidence-based innovative care models?
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How can free and charitable clinics expand access to mental health care for underserved populations?
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How can communities divert individuals with behavioral health needs away from the criminal justice system?
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2024 by the numbers

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36

active projects managed by our team

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14

new health policy and public health fellows

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18

presentations to hundreds of policy leaders

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14

new publications on pressing policy challenges

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$6.5

million dollars to community organizations