Coordinated Action Is Needed to Strengthen Michigan’s Long-Term Care Workforce
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Coordinated Action Is Needed to Strengthen Michigan’s Long-Term Care Workforce

Altarum's new report offers recommendations to fortify the direct care workforce, which is challenged by low and stagnant wages despite strong demand and job growth.
Racism Is a Public Health Crisis in America

Racism Is a Public Health Crisis in America.

Did National Health Spending in 2020 Decline for the First Year in Recorded History? Preliminary Data Say It Did

Did National Health Spending Decline for the First Year in Recorded History?

Preliminary data say it did. See our analysis of the latest BEA data release.
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Advancing Health of At-Risk and Disenfranchised Populations

Through research and analytics, technology, advisory services, and program implementation, we help federal and state agencies and other organizations improve health outcomes. Our solutions are more than road maps for improvement—they are a driving force for innovation.

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How We're Helping States Respond to the Opioid Crisis

Millions of US residents with an opioid use disorder lack access to care. We can help change that through stronger community coordination that targets services where they are needed most.
Altarum News and Updates

News and Updates

How Do We Meet the Reproductive Health Needs of People with Substance Use Disorders? Integration of Services Is Key

Integrating family planning services and services for those with a substance use disorder is critical to ensuring the reproductive health needs of those with SUD are met.

February 19, 2021

Coordinated Action Is Needed to Strengthen Michigan’s Long-Term Care Workforce  

This report from Altarum offers recommendations to fortify the direct care workforce, which is challenged by low and stagnant wages despite robust demand and job growth 

February 11, 2021

These Administrative Actions Would Improve Nursing Home Ownership and Financial Transparency in the Post COVID-19 Period

We recommend specific policy changes to make ownership, management, and financing more transparent and accountable to improve US nursing home care.

February 11, 2021

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Reducing Opioid Use Disorders Among New Mothers 

Learn how our trainings have helped WIC and community health centers in Texas address opioid misuse among new mothers through improved screening and referrals.

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SmileConnect®

Our integrated oral health care model is used by states and counties to ensure more children are getting preventive dental care. 

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Expanding Access to Long-Term Supportive Services 

Altarum is implementing a new model of care for elders that ensures they receive the care they need to live comfortably at an affordable cost.

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Using Data to Advance Care in the Military Health System

Learn how our data insights lead to higher satisfaction rates among Defense Health Agency patients.

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Managing Care of Dual-Eligible Beneficiaries 

We created an application that renders patient care plans from a consolidated-clinical document architecture, facilitating care coordination among dual-eligibles.

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Disease Surveillance and Data Quality

We created a web-based system for reporting and disseminating disease outbreak information from providers to public health officials.

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