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Michigan State University and Altarum to Assess Economic Impacts of Michigan’s Lead and Copper Rule
October 30, 2019 | Press Release
MSU, Safe Water Engineering, and Altarum will conduct a detailed analysis of the economic costs and benefits of implementing the 2018 Lead and Copper Rule that directs Michigan’s utilities to replace all lead service lines by 2041.
Patients Give High Marks to Dual-Eligible Medicaid/Medicare Program in Michigan
October 28, 2019 | Announcement
Altarum's interoperability expertise helped MI Health Link provide faster referrals and improved access to behavioral health services, resulting in increased patient satisfaction for a population with complex needs.
Providers Who Participate in Our Recognition Program—Bridges to Excellence—Have Lower Costs and Better Outcomes
October 23, 2019 | Announcement
Providers participating in our recognition program had lower average total episode costs and lower probability of experiencing a potentially avoidable complication for three costly and prevalent chronic conditions.
What Can States Do to Address Poor Oral Health Outcomes for Low-Income Children?
October 08, 2019 | Perspective
Low-income children are five times more likely to suffer from untreated tooth decay compared to children with greater means, leading to suffering in adolescence and long-term health problems that can be easily prevented.
Five Actions to Address the Crisis in Long-Term Care Services and Supports
September 16, 2019 | Perspective
The eldercare crisis is among the top policy challenges facing the nation, yet the scope of the response to the crisis continues to fall short, even though the health and well-being of millions of Americans are at stake. What can states and their partners do to change this?
Continuing Education is Key to Sustained Quality Improvement in Health Care
August 29, 2019 | Announcement
Continuing education is central to improving quality of health care while lowering costs. That’s why we've launched a nationally accredited continuing education initiative that offers MOC Part IV programs that lead to system-wide change.
Altarum Analysis on Readmission Rates Yields Insights for Continuous Improvement in the Military Health System
August 06, 2019 | Announcement
New analysis by Altarum published in Health Affairs shows that seven and thirty-day unplanned readmission rates in the Military Health System (MHS) have fallen in the last eight years amid ongoing efforts by MHS to improve quality of care.
Most Michigan Residents with a Substance Use Disorder and Over a Third with a Mental Illness Go Untreated, According to New Study by Altarum
July 30, 2019 | Press Release
More than 650,000 Michiganders with a mental illness and over 500,000 with a substance use disorder fail to receive any treatment for their conditions, according to a new study by Altarum, which examined access to behavioral health services in Michigan by payer type.