It's easier now to treat opioid addiction with medication--but use has changed little
Abrupt policy shift removed a unique barrier to prescribing buprenorphine, but didn’t lead to a sharp rise in prescribing by the end of the first year
Health Care Policy
Sickle cell raises COVID-19 risk, but vaccination lags
Adults with sickle cell disease around half as likely to have gotten initial doses as people without sickle cell disease, according to new research from University of Michigan researchers.
Nursing homes hardest hit by health care employment declines
New research from Thuy Nguyen
Among health care job sectors, nursing homes have been the most adversely affected by declines in employment growth since the pandemic—a rate more than triple that of hospitals or physician offices, says a University of Michigan School of Public Health researcher.
New COVID-19 vaccine a good value for US, University of Michigan team finds
Economic model created for CDC shows that in older adults promoting updated vaccination will save the US money, while in other adults it should be reasonably cost effective.
Opioid limits didn't change surgery patients' experience, study shows
Worries that surgery patients would have a tougher recovery if their doctors had to abide by a five-day limit on opioid pain medication prescriptions didn’t play out as expected, a new study finds.
Denise Anthony named inaugural Rubin Department Chair of Health Management and Policy
Denise Anthony was named the inaugural Rubin Department Chair of Health Management and Policy within the University of Michigan School of Public Health on Sept. 21. The University of Michigan Board of Regents approved Anthony’s appointment to the chair, which was established by Amir Rubin, MHSA ’96, MBA ’96, and Nicole Rubin, MHSA ’95.