Univ. of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy & Innovation
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Uniting & serving 760+ faculty from all areas of @umich.edu who do health services research and study #healthcare and #healthpolicy. NCSP training site.
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Hello Bluesky, especially #healthpolicy, #healthservicesresearch, #medsky & #publichealth folks!
We're here to share the work of the 760+ @umich.edu faculty who belong to our institute, to help them reach broader audiences & have more impact.
We'll also share our events & services for researchers.
We're here to share the work of the 760+ @umich.edu faculty who belong to our institute, to help them reach broader audiences & have more impact.
We'll also share our events & services for researchers.
Does health insurance save lives? Our member Helen Levy of @umisr.bsky.social has done original research and research reviews on this exact question and is quoted in this new @washingtonpost.com story: wapo.st/3XmmT3I
Is health insurance a matter of life and death? Scientists may have an answer.
The surprisingly tricky question stumped researchers for decades. But they think they finally have an answer.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Does health insurance save lives? Our member Helen Levy of @umisr.bsky.social has done original research and research reviews on this exact question and is quoted in this new @washingtonpost.com story: wapo.st/3XmmT3I
No matter what happens in D.C. with the tax credits and subsidies for people who buy their own health insurance, some plans just aren't available anymore. Our member Mark Fendrick, M.D. commented to @michiganpublic.bsky.social about the potential implications: www.michiganpublic.org/politics-gov...
Three health insurance companies drop out of Affordable Care Act marketplace in Michigan
The sudden withdrawal of three health insurance companies from Michigan's Affordable Care Act marketplace has left approximately 200,000 individuals scrambling to secure new coverage amidst soaring pr...
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November 10, 2025 at 2:57 PM
No matter what happens in D.C. with the tax credits and subsidies for people who buy their own health insurance, some plans just aren't available anymore. Our member Mark Fendrick, M.D. commented to @michiganpublic.bsky.social about the potential implications: www.michiganpublic.org/politics-gov...
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Testified today at Michigan Senate in support of SB 449-451 to protect 1M Michiganders from medical debt on credit reports. As I wrote in @freep.com , debt forgiveness helps but prevention is the solution. Grateful to legislators working on this.
November 6, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Testified today at Michigan Senate in support of SB 449-451 to protect 1M Michiganders from medical debt on credit reports. As I wrote in @freep.com , debt forgiveness helps but prevention is the solution. Grateful to legislators working on this.
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Dr. Renu Tipirneni of MSHIELD is sharing practical approaches to support whole health for patients across Michigan.
#wholehealth #patientsupport
#wholehealth #patientsupport
November 5, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Dr. Renu Tipirneni of MSHIELD is sharing practical approaches to support whole health for patients across Michigan.
#wholehealth #patientsupport
#wholehealth #patientsupport
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Dr. Hallie Prescott presents a striking figure from our #sepsis data: an estimated 621 lives saved—enough to fill 13 school buses with patients who are still here today! ❤️ 🙌
November 5, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Dr. Hallie Prescott presents a striking figure from our #sepsis data: an estimated 621 lives saved—enough to fill 13 school buses with patients who are still here today! ❤️ 🙌
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It’s been so great to help @umich.edu healthcare researchers hone their communication and policy skills and crystallize their messages in our three day Boot Camp the last three years. Applications are now open! You must be a member of @um-ihpi.bsky.social
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Impact Accelerator Program
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November 5, 2025 at 1:47 PM
It’s been so great to help @umich.edu healthcare researchers hone their communication and policy skills and crystallize their messages in our three day Boot Camp the last three years. Applications are now open! You must be a member of @um-ihpi.bsky.social
ihpi.umich.edu/members/poli...
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An important step forward in improving vascular access safety for patients with cancer, introducing the MAGIC-ONC guidelines!
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November 4, 2025 at 5:36 AM
An important step forward in improving vascular access safety for patients with cancer, introducing the MAGIC-ONC guidelines!
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Two new papers by our member Mark Fendrick, M.D. & industry colleagues examine key aspects of #coloncancer screening: Patient preference for initial screening options & the impact of a policy that removed patient costs for follow-up colonoscopies after stool tests: ihpi.umich.edu/news-events/...
As millions lag in colon cancer screening, new studies point to strategies to boost uptake and follow-up
More use of home-based screening is supported by findings of strong patient preference, and increased use of follow-up colonoscopy for abnormal results now that it’s free
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November 4, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Two new papers by our member Mark Fendrick, M.D. & industry colleagues examine key aspects of #coloncancer screening: Patient preference for initial screening options & the impact of a policy that removed patient costs for follow-up colonoscopies after stool tests: ihpi.umich.edu/news-events/...
New report that includes two U-M authors: our director John Ayanian and @umich.edu Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention co-director Marc Zimmerman:
The JAMA Summit on Firearm Violence gathered experts from medicine, policy, engineering, and community groups to develop a plan for reducing firearm harms by 2040.
Learn more in this Special Communication: ja.ma/47URrzB
Learn more in this Special Communication: ja.ma/47URrzB
November 3, 2025 at 5:04 PM
New report that includes two U-M authors: our director John Ayanian and @umich.edu Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention co-director Marc Zimmerman:
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Roderick Little contributed Pattern-Mixture Models for Missing Data to the JAMA Guide to Statistics and Methods. In the essay, Little discusses the advantages and limitations of pattern-mixture models which allow the predictive distribution of missing variables myumi.ch/bVwZk
Pattern-Mixture Models for Missing Data
This JAMA Guide to Statistics and Methods article discusses designing and implementing clinical trials to minimize the number of missing data.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Roderick Little contributed Pattern-Mixture Models for Missing Data to the JAMA Guide to Statistics and Methods. In the essay, Little discusses the advantages and limitations of pattern-mixture models which allow the predictive distribution of missing variables myumi.ch/bVwZk
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Mia the Marvelous Lab Explorer is now available for pre-order 🥳🥳🥳
Dr. Mulder and I wrote this book to spark curiosity, inspire future scientists, and shine a light on the people whose work often goes unseen.
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Dr. Mulder and I wrote this book to spark curiosity, inspire future scientists, and shine a light on the people whose work often goes unseen.
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November 2, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Mia the Marvelous Lab Explorer is now available for pre-order 🥳🥳🥳
Dr. Mulder and I wrote this book to spark curiosity, inspire future scientists, and shine a light on the people whose work often goes unseen.
a.co/d/iiIs46w
cc: @shematologist.medsky.social
Dr. Mulder and I wrote this book to spark curiosity, inspire future scientists, and shine a light on the people whose work often goes unseen.
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cc: @shematologist.medsky.social
New work from our members:
#Medicaid
#Medicaid
Medicaid expansion in Michigan was associated with employment gains among enrollees, with those who experienced improved health reporting the largest increases in full-time work. ja.ma/48Wq4Gz
November 2, 2025 at 2:03 PM
New work from our members:
#Medicaid
#Medicaid
Our October newsletters just hit inboxes, filled with lots of health research and policy news. 📧
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October 31, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Our October newsletters just hit inboxes, filled with lots of health research and policy news. 📧
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NEW: With #Medicaid work requirements looming, our team that's evaluating Michigan's Medicaid expansion just published new findings in @jamahealthforum.com about the intersection between coverage, health and work: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
October 31, 2025 at 3:26 PM
NEW: With #Medicaid work requirements looming, our team that's evaluating Michigan's Medicaid expansion just published new findings in @jamahealthforum.com about the intersection between coverage, health and work: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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Join us Tuesday, November 4th at 9:00 AM with
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October 30, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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As efforts to curb #opioid use disorder expand, more patients take medications like buprenorphine. But what happens when they need surgery? A study led by Mark Bicket finds use of these meds is rising, underscoring a need for clearer surgical care guidelines: ihpi.umich.edu/news-events/...
Study examines trends for use of medications for opioid use disorder among surgical patients
Findings highlight gaps in guidelines for this growing patient population
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October 30, 2025 at 5:12 PM
As efforts to curb #opioid use disorder expand, more patients take medications like buprenorphine. But what happens when they need surgery? A study led by Mark Bicket finds use of these meds is rising, underscoring a need for clearer surgical care guidelines: ihpi.umich.edu/news-events/...
How can we help kids move more at school and at home? In a new Q&A, Rebecca Hasson of U-M Kinesiology shares why physical activity is key for youth development and how her team’s evidence-based program helps Michigan teachers and parents encourage healthy habits. Read: ihpi.umich.edu/news-events/...
October 30, 2025 at 4:34 PM
How can we help kids move more at school and at home? In a new Q&A, Rebecca Hasson of U-M Kinesiology shares why physical activity is key for youth development and how her team’s evidence-based program helps Michigan teachers and parents encourage healthy habits. Read: ihpi.umich.edu/news-events/...
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Boost your tobacco treatment skills with Motivational Interviewing! Join MI-ACRE Co-Director @laracoughlinphd.bsky.social for Session 2 of a free, 3-part November webinar series from the U-M Injury Prevention Center. CMEs provided! Register for all sessions ➡️
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Tobacco Treatment Education Series for Providers - Injury Prevention Center
Talking to patients about tobacco cessation can be difficult, join us virtually and become more confident! Join us in November as we provide resources for clinicians to become more confident talking t...
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October 27, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Boost your tobacco treatment skills with Motivational Interviewing! Join MI-ACRE Co-Director @laracoughlinphd.bsky.social for Session 2 of a free, 3-part November webinar series from the U-M Injury Prevention Center. CMEs provided! Register for all sessions ➡️
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#Disability after 50: Poll looks at self-identity and help with health care|https://medschool.umich.edu/health-lab/disability-after-50-poll-looks-self-identity-and-help-health-care. Thanks to @um-ihpi.bsky.social for partnering to examine questions of disability identification and access.
Disability after 50: Poll looks at self-identity and help with health care
People over 50 who have serious or significant health conditions may not identify as disabled, nor ask for or receive accommodations in health care that the ADA provides for.
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October 24, 2025 at 6:18 PM
#Disability after 50: Poll looks at self-identity and help with health care|https://medschool.umich.edu/health-lab/disability-after-50-poll-looks-self-identity-and-help-health-care. Thanks to @um-ihpi.bsky.social for partnering to examine questions of disability identification and access.
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📄New from @ec-3.bsky.social
Only 1 in 3 critically ill children are seen by their PCP within 1 week of discharge, suggesting the need for specific follow-up recommendations.
🔗 sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0012369225052560?via%3Dihub
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Only 1 in 3 critically ill children are seen by their PCP within 1 week of discharge, suggesting the need for specific follow-up recommendations.
🔗 sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0012369225052560?via%3Dihub
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October 27, 2025 at 3:57 PM
📄New from @ec-3.bsky.social
Only 1 in 3 critically ill children are seen by their PCP within 1 week of discharge, suggesting the need for specific follow-up recommendations.
🔗 sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0012369225052560?via%3Dihub
@elsevierconnect.bsky.social @um-ihpi.bsky.social
Only 1 in 3 critically ill children are seen by their PCP within 1 week of discharge, suggesting the need for specific follow-up recommendations.
🔗 sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0012369225052560?via%3Dihub
@elsevierconnect.bsky.social @um-ihpi.bsky.social
💊 The FDA now requires genetic testing before patients start the chemotherapy drug capecitabine — a major step toward safer, more personalized cancer care. This change was driven in part by years of research and outreach from Daniel Hertz of @umichpharmacy.bsky.social. ihpi.umich.edu/news-events/...
U-M research informs FDA action aimed at protecting cancer patients
Research helped prompt FDA label change requiring genetic testing before using the chemotherapy drug capecitabine — a move expected to prevent toxic reactions and save lives.
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October 28, 2025 at 7:35 PM
💊 The FDA now requires genetic testing before patients start the chemotherapy drug capecitabine — a major step toward safer, more personalized cancer care. This change was driven in part by years of research and outreach from Daniel Hertz of @umichpharmacy.bsky.social. ihpi.umich.edu/news-events/...
On Thursday, the USDA instructed Michigan and other states to pause distribution of November #SNAP benefits amid the government shutdown—leaving many families uncertain about how they’ll put meals on the table. 🧵1/9 www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/inside...
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October 24, 2025 at 7:57 PM
On Thursday, the USDA instructed Michigan and other states to pause distribution of November #SNAP benefits amid the government shutdown—leaving many families uncertain about how they’ll put meals on the table. 🧵1/9 www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/inside...
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Join us Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 9:00 AM with Keith Feldman PhD!
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October 23, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Our members, led by Debbie Chen, M.D., just published findings about the lack of patient portal access pages in Spanish and other languages from hospitals and health systems. Read more about it in @usnews.com : www.usnews.com/news/health-...
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October 23, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Our members, led by Debbie Chen, M.D., just published findings about the lack of patient portal access pages in Spanish and other languages from hospitals and health systems. Read more about it in @usnews.com : www.usnews.com/news/health-...
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The CQIs impact on healthcare quality is immeasurable-but we do have a few numbers that we're particularly proud of! In honor of #HealthcareQualityWeek, take a moment to visit the new CQI Impact & Value Assessments page on our website: cqis.org/about/cqi-im... #HQW2025
October 20, 2025 at 8:42 PM
The CQIs impact on healthcare quality is immeasurable-but we do have a few numbers that we're particularly proud of! In honor of #HealthcareQualityWeek, take a moment to visit the new CQI Impact & Value Assessments page on our website: cqis.org/about/cqi-im... #HQW2025