Center for Healthcare Research and Transformation
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan partnered with the University of Michigan Health System to launch the Center for Healthcare Research & Transformation, a think tank for developing and testing new ideas to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of health care.
CHRT combines the research strengths of the University with the health plan expertise of the Blues to test the best ideas for improving healthcare delivery, financing systems, population health, and access to health care.
You can learn more at: www.chrt.org.
Current demonstration projects include:
- Patient-Centered Medical Home
The goal of this demonstration project is to assess the current state of practice in Michigan regarding the patient centered medical home (PCMH) model (a comprehensive approach to coordination of care) and to encourage more rapid adoption of PCMH elements in physician groups across the state. - Cardiac Services for Stable CAD
This demonstration project aims to improve the quality of care and achieve health care cost savings by better engaging patients in decision-making around treatment options for stable coronary artery disease (CAD). This initiative focuses on the choice between surgical and medical intervention. - High-Tech Radiology for Low-Back Pain
This demonstration project will test whether it is possible — without compromising patient outcomes — to moderate the use of high tech imaging services for patients with acute low back pain, and avoid the excess cost and potentially negative patient outcomes associated with over-utilization of high technology scanning