Publications & Reports

SUPPORTING DIRECT CARE WORKERS IN MICHIGAN

Direct Care Workers play a critical role in the health of our state by providing long-term care services to older adults, people with disabilities, and others. The professions in this field have some of the highest shortage levels and turnover rates of all health care workers in Michigan, creating significant barriers for many individuals and families who need these services. Our partners at CHRT developed this legislative brief, which highlights important data and presents potentially helpful policy strategies tied to compensation, benefits, career advancement, and more.

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TELEHEALTH IN MICHIGAN

Telehealth technology has led to opportunities and shifts in the way people receive care. It’s impacts were especially clear through the COVID-19 pandemic. What does telehealth in our state look like today, and what are the best ways to maximize it in the future? This report is a comprehensive collection of data that offer insights and policy recommendations about the impact of telehealth on healthcare access for Michigan residents.

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RACIAL DISPARITIES IN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Following a report on Racial/Ethnic and Geographic Disparities in Behavioral Healthcare in Michigan Medicaid we commissioned in 2020, the Health Fund in 2021 awarded grants to community-based organizations with perceived histories of trust among African American community members in Kalamazoo, Oakland, Saginaw, and Wayne counties.

Those organizations conducted yearlong community engagement, learning, and planning processes within their communities and shared their findings with us. In some cases, this led to implementation of solutions to improve health equity.

Read their reports to learn more about what they uncovered.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ACCESS STUDY

Across the state of Michigan and the nation, access to behavioral healthcare is a critical issue. The Health Fund has contracted with Altarum to study behavioral healthcare access, resulting in two reports, one published in 2019 and an updated analysis in 2022. Each report is supported by one-pagers for Medicare, Medicaid, privately-insured, and statewide total populations, while the 2022 report offers a deeper dive on specific subpopulations who face unique considerations and challenges.

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CSHCS/CMHSP PILOT: IMPROVING CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH MEDICAID COVERAGE

This report shares key takeaways from a Kent County pilot project focused on Medicaid-enrolled children with special health care and behavioral health needs, led by the Health Fund, TBD Solutions, the Kent County Health Department, and Network 180.

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RAPID RESPONSE TELEHEALTH: FINAL REPORT

This report examines key lessons and impacts from the Health Fund’s expedited telehealth funding in early 2020 in response to Michigan’s increased need for virtual care during the pandemic.

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SCAN OF FAMILY AND INFORMAL CAREGIVER PROGRAMS IN MICHIGAN

This report identifies key gaps in support for Michigan’s family caregivers, and it offers recommendations for how to reach segments of the workforce that have lower access to support programs.

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RACIAL/ETHNIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DISPARITIES IN BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE IN MICHIGAN MEDICAID

Through rates of behavioral health treatment and follow-up care in nine Michigan counties and ten PIHP regions, this data-driven report identifies key disparities in quality of care.

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2017 NUTRITION & HEALTHY LIFESTYLES COHORT REPORT

This report, assembled by Public Policy Associates, describes some of the primary takeaways from the Health Fund’s 2017 Nutrition & Healthy Lifestyles grant round.

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2016 AND 2017 HEALTHY AGING COHORT REPORT

This report, assembled by Public Sector Consultants, describes some of the primary takeaways from the Health Fund’s 2016 and 2017 Healthy Aging grant rounds.

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2016 AND 2017 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COHORT REPORT

This report, assembled by Public Sector Consultants, describes some of the primary takeaways from the Health Fund’s 2016 and 2017 Behavioral Health grant rounds.

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MICHIGAN FOOD ENVIRONMENT SCAN

Hundreds of organizations are helping Michigan residents access healthy food. The Health Fund contracted with MPHI to study them all, revealing the strengths of food interventions across the state, as well as the gaps left behind.

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FROM HERE TO THERE: HEALTH-RELATED TRANSPORTATION IN MICHIGAN

In this report, we review our investments in health-related transportation, look at promising models and innovations, and make recommendations to ensure future Health Fund grants support systemic change.

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ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES IN MICHIGAN

View the findings from the 2016 Behavioral Risk Factor Survey, prepared by Public Sector Consultants for Children’s Trust Fund.

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2019 TECHNOLOGY REPORT

The report examines the 46 technology projects awarded grants by the Health Fund. It highlights the trends and spotlights the standouts from nearly $13 million of funding, and it explores how the Health Fund can continue to maximize our impact in health technology.

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2014 EVALUATION REPORT

In 2014 the Michigan Health Endowment Fund made its first awards: large grants to a small cohort of statewide organizations. This report summarizes the successes and lessons learned from this inaugural round of grantmaking, and provides a deep dive into each grant’s results.

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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS SERVICES: MODELS & ISSUES

Far too many people dealing with behavioral health issues end up in the emergency room. Long waits and noisy environments can exacerbate symptoms, and emergency departments often don’t have staff best suited to address complex behavioral health challenges. To effectively address behavioral health crises, we must develop and implement new models in and outside of hospital settings. This paper explores behavioral health response models, and reviews legal, financial, and coordination challenges that can be barriers to meaningful change.

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The Health Fund also prepared a supplementary piece that outlines our recommendations related to the report, as well as summaries of our grantees’ work in this area.

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MICHIGAN HEALTH PHILANTHROPY SCAN

The Michigan Health Endowment Fund commissioned Public Sector Consultants Inc. to conduct a scan of philanthropic giving directed toward health programs in Michigan. This report presents the findings and analysis from our review.

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