Center for Healthcare Research & Transformation

The Center for Healthcare Research & Transformation (CHRT) was formed as a result of University of Michigan's sale of its M-CARE health plan to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. CHRT combines the research strengths of the University with the health plan expertise of the Blues to test the best ideas for improving healthcare delivery, financing systems, population health, and access to health care.

The Center’s mission is to

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New funding opportunity
CHRT has prioritized areas of interest for additional funded research projects to begin in 2009 and is inviting researchers to submit research concepts for consideration. Responses are due Dec. 30, 2008.

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November issue of CHRTwatch released
CHRTwatch is a publication of the Center for Healthcare Research & Transformation, providing convenient access to recently-published articles relating to healthcare quality, sustainability, and access.

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Medscape interview with CHRT board member Carmen Green
“Disparities in Pain Management: An Expert Interview With Carmen R. Green, MD.”. Requires free registration to view.

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Make health care costs part of economic cure
CHRT director Marianne Udow-Phillips’ op-ed in the Detroit Free Press Tuesday September 30, 2008.

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