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The COVID-19 pandemic prompted state and federal policy changes that enabled behavioral health providers to rapidly shift from in-person to telehealth visits to continue treating clients. This IHPI brief examines Michigan providers’ experiences with virtual care and outlines policy considerations...
Efficient testing during the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a problem and a priority of public health leaders. This IHPI brief examines the current supply chain landscape of COVID-19 testing in Michigan, identifies key barriers to scale-up, and outlines policy considerations.
People exposed to opioids for the first time after other elective surgeries are at an increased risk for persistent opioid use. Research at Michigan OPEN examined opioid use among those exposed to opioids for the first time after wisdom tooth extraction.
One in three Americans with a high-deductible health plan lack a health savings account. This brief outlines policy options that could increase their uptake and help Americans navigate rising health care costs.
This brief highlights findings from the first five years of the evaluation of the Healthy Michigan Plan, Michigan's Medicaid expansion program.