SUMMER 2025 NEWSLETTER

Thank you to the experts who made this year’s Health Policy Fellowship a success


CHRT’s 2025 Health Policy Fellowship wrapped up in May, capping off five months of learning for the twelve fellows who participated in the annual program.

Interview with John Rodriguez, CHRT’s new communications manager


We at CHRT are excited to welcome John Rodriguez as our new communications manager. John is a strategic communications professional with more than a decade of experience


Evaluation results from the CCBHC demonstration in Michigan


CHRT, in partnership with MDHHS, has designed and conducted a mixed-methods evaluation of the CCBHC demonstration implementation and impacts.

Access to health care in Michigan: A brief for legislators



The Center for Health and Research Transformation (CHRT) has released an issue brief focused on access to health care. The brief, titled “Access to Health Care in Michigan,” describes barriers that affect health care access in the state.

Introducing CHRT’s 2025 summer interns: Samikshya Satpathy and Rebecca Copeland Intern Aashritha Murali


CHRT is delighted to welcome its 2025 Summer Interns, Samikshya Satpathy and Rebecca Copeland Intern Aashritha Murali.


CHRT in the community

Deana Smith and Jennifer Black are presenting at the Michigan Food as Medicine Summit on October 7th. Their session will provide foundational knowledge and practical tools for the implementation of Food as Medicine programs through Community Care Hubs. 

Looking for support? Consult CHRT for:

Health and

social equity

Communication

Program evaluation

Systematic and policy analysis

Surveys and

data collection

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