News & Briefs
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Research News
Pair of new studies in first-year residents shows some encouraging trends, variation in experiences, and increased recognition of what constitutes harassment
Socially vulnerable patients more likely to stick with oral medications at hospitals participating in 340B program
Study of people in Medicare Advantage plans suggests need for efforts to support joint decision-making
Policy Briefs
A U-M team, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, used multiple data sources to identify adults with sickle cell disease who are eligible to receive coverage for care due to a recent expansion of a state health services program.
Research finds that medications for opioid use disorder were rarely prescribed following emergency department visits for opioid overdose among patients with Medicaid. In this IHPI brief, a U-M team outlines considerations for policymakers and health systems to improve treatment initiation rates.
This policy brief highlights interim evaluation results for the Healthy Michigan Plan, Michigan’s Medicaid expansion program.
Announcements / Awards
Sign up to receive emails about the Michigan Poll on Healthy Aging beginning in May, together with National Poll on Healthy Aging updates
Eliseo J. Pérez-Stable, M.D., shared insights for researchers in 2024 IHPI Director's Lecture
IHPI's annual program aims to equip faculty researchers with skills to broaden the reach of their work beyond academia.
Explainers
Top U-M experts share insights into new safe storage requirement, “red flag” law and other efforts to reduce injury and death
Key tips to harness the latest science and reduce effects for yourself and your loved ones
Expert weighs in on why men struggle to discuss prostate cancer diagnosis
Opinion / Commentary
A commentary by Canadian and U.S. scoliosis researchers on the current state of scoliolis detection, care and coverage
U-M researchers discuss trends in firearm-involved fatalities and policy considerations to decrease firearm deaths
Lisa Kane Low discusses what a recent decision to eliminate midwife care from a Michigan birthing center means for the profession and for women in Michigan.