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John Z. Ayanian, MD, MPP @ihpidirector.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

With researchers nationwide facing NIH grant terminations, our member @sbagen.bsky.social (who recently returned to academia after a stint as HHS general counsel) commented to Inside Higher Ed about the grounds for appealing: www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...

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How Researchers Could Get Their Canceled NIH Grants Back

The National Institutes of Health terminated numerous federal research grants that officials say no longer align with the agency’s priorities. But experts see multiple avenues to appeal the NIH’s deci...

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Elizabeth Katz @lizkscribe.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Important story featuring Dr. Oshman, who, along with fellow researchers, have examined newborn drug testing based on the birthing parent's race & ethnicity before & after recreational cannabis legalization. Docs ordered more tests for Black newborns when no test was done during pregnancy.

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John Z. Ayanian, MD, MPP @ihpidirector.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Hello Bluesky, especially #healthpolicy, #healthservicesresearch, #medsky & #publichealth folks! We're here to share the work of the 760+ @umich.edu faculty who belong to our institute, to help them reach broader audiences & have more impact. We'll also share our events & services for researchers.

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Elizabeth Katz @lizkscribe.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

As a member of the MDisabilty team, I'm so excited to introduce our newest cohort of summer interns Rahee Amin, Jill Maudlin and Maria Velat! They'll be joining us this summer to keep our momentum going in training the next generation of #disability health researchers! #MedEd michmed.org/YWjdK

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Elizabeth Katz @lizkscribe.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

New paper! “Information about healthcare use & costs after incident TSCI (traumatic spinal cord injury) is critical to assess care patterns compared with people without TSCI to examine demand and accessibility for specific healthcare services" - Dr. Elham Mahmoudi of U-M Fam Med. michmed.org/DQ7Px

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Elizabeth Katz @lizkscribe.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

MYHealth, within the U-M Department of Family Medicine, is hiring undergrad Research Facilitators to work with our 2025-2026 high school cohort. Work is 100% online. You’ll receive ongoing training in research methods, facilitation, lesson planning & more! Apply by March 30 at bit.ly/3WP8ddF

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Elizabeth Katz @lizkscribe.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Just published from Dr. @loshman.bsky.social et al! New residency application signals & preferences are promising ways to help coordinators select suitable candidates. However, they didn't help them discern whether applicants truly preferred family medicine. More study is needed. michmed.org/4kRdY

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Elizabeth Katz @lizkscribe.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

🆕 Very interesting paper by @loshman.bsky.social et al. High cost of meds that assist with weight loss, and improve overall health, is a primary barrier to insurance coverage. Health plan leaders are calling on pharmaceutical companies to reduce list prices to increase equitable medication access.

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Lauren Oshman @loshman.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

📢 Our latest Michigan Collaborative for Type 2 Diabetes Annual Report is here! 🎉 Kudos to our incredible design team who crafted our data into a compelling, visually engaging story. 🙌 Full report here: mct2d-annual-report-2024.shorthandstories.com/2024-mct2d-a... #medsky #T2D #CQI #quality

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2024 MCT2D Annual Report

The Michigan Collaborative for Type 2 Diabetes2024 YEAR IN REVIEW

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Maria Town @mariatown.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

AAPD put together an explainer on the federal funding freeze. While the explainer goes into more detail, what we know can be said in one sentence: Lots of critical programs are impacted by this freeze, & within its first day, this action has already caused serious harm. www.aapd.com/federal-fund...

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Explaining the Impact of the Federal Funding Pause on People with Disabilities - AAPD

Last Updated January 28, 2025 at 11:50pm ET Note: This explainer is based on a rapidly evolving situation and will be updated as we receive more information. What is the federal funding pause? On Jan...

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Elizabeth Katz @lizkscribe.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Students who participate in the MDisability Summer Internship go on to do great things in the disability health space, including becoming docs who can care for those with disabilities. Here's your chance to take part in that legacy. Apply now for our 2025 summer internship program: bit.ly/49qwtYF

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Elizabeth Katz @lizkscribe.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

🌟 ICYMI: Dr. Chad Ruffin @chadruffinmd.bsky.social, an ENT who is deaf, was the first speaker for the 2025 MDisability Provider Series webinar, where he spoke about providing comprehensive care for those with hearing loss. 👉 Watch his excellent, ASL-guided presentation online: michmed.org/MyzyR

Graphic that reads MDisability Provider Webinar Series. Beyond Amplification: Hearing Loss for Primary Care Providers. Presented by Otolaryngologist Chad Ruffin, MD. Moderated by MDisability Director Michael M. McKee, MD, MPH. Presented on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. ASL interpretation available. Learn more about Dr. Ruffin at his website chadruffin.com.

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Elizabeth Katz @lizkscribe.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

New research from @kgoldmd.bsky.social et al finds that Family Med docs receive about 17 messages per patient-facing clinic hour, the highest of any primary care doc. Payment for patient care over the portal is needed so that primary care docs are still available for routine care. michmed.org/Kkbbe

Front page of paper, 'In-Basket Message Volume in Primary Care: A Cross-sectional Analysis by Gender and Specialty' in Journal of General Internal Medicine.

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Elizabeth Katz @lizkscribe.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Ha, @karagavin.bsky.social! Scene from the film, "Working Girl," if I recall correctly?

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Elizabeth Katz @lizkscribe.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Dr. Paul Chandanabhumma on his new NAPCRG Work Group role: “I am committed to advocating for participatory research as valid approaches to realize health equity for the ultimate benefit of patients and communities worldwide.” Congrats, @paulsribhenc.bsky.social! #umichresearch bit.ly/3OGEwXL

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Elizabeth Katz @lizkscribe.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Michigan Medicine's MDisability program is seeking students interested in promoting better health for people with disabilities! We're accepting applications for our 2025 Summer Internship, which runs from June 16 – August 15. Submit your info by 12 a.m. Jan. 31, EDT! More info: bit.ly/49qwtYF

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Elizabeth Katz @lizkscribe.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Research stories about work from Dr. @loshman.bsky.social et al and Dr. @tylergjamesphd.bsky.social et al were selected as among the top 12 stories by Michigan Med Health Lab blog writers. We thank them for promoting our faculty's important work! Check out stories No. 3 and No. 11: bit.ly/3DPyjqf

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12 stories from 2024 worth a second look

Health Lab writers selected 12 stories for you to read from 2024 that are worth revisiting before kicking off a brand-new year.

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Elizabeth Katz @lizkscribe.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

🎉 I'm thrilled to announce that Asst Prof @paulsribhenc.bsky.social has been appointed as U.S. Co-Chair of NAPCRG’s Participatory Health Research Work Group/Committee for Advancing the Science of Family Medicine. He’ll help promote collaborative primary care research partnerships. bit.ly/3OGEwXL

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Elizabeth Katz @lizkscribe.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Today at 12 p.m. EDT! MDisability welcomes Dr. @chadruffinmd.bsky.social who'll discuss "Beyond Amplification: Hearing Loss for Primary Care Providers." This event will be moderated by Michael M. McKee, MD, MPH, and ASL interpreters will be present during the session. Register now! bit.ly/3ZAZYTf

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Elizabeth Katz @lizkscribe.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

This Thursday! @chadruffinmd.bsky.social will be the featured speaker of MDisability's Provider Webinar Series from 12-1 p.m. EDT. Dr. Ruffin will speak about the importance of providing holistic care for people with hearing loss & discuss new treatment strategies. Register now! bit.ly/3ZAZYTf

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Elizabeth Katz @lizkscribe.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Great (and updated!) piece by one of my fellow University of Michigan communicators, featuring Family Med Department Chair @philrodgersmd.bsky.social, a national advocate for better access to high-quality palliative care, including hospice care.

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Elizabeth Katz @lizkscribe.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Check out the mention of @tylergjamesphd.bsky.social & his Sandy-Hassmiller Early Career Health Services Research Award thru U-M's Institute for Healthcare Policy & Innovation! He will examine misclassification bias in research w/ deaf & hard-of-hearing patients. ihpi.umich.edu/ihpi-2024-ye...

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IHPI 2024 Year in Review

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Elizabeth Katz @lizkscribe.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Compelling @nytimes.com story about a Michigan insurer restricting coverage of weight loss drugs. U-M Family Med's Drs. Jonathan Gabison and Amal Othman, along with Dr. Andrew Kraftson of Internal Medicine contributed comments about the dilemma patients are facing with coverage loss. nyti.ms/4gJCzWp

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Weight Loss Drugs Changed Their Lives. Then They Lost Coverage. (Gift Article)

In Michigan, the state’s largest insurer has tightened restrictions around medications like Wegovy. Patients are panicking.

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Elizabeth Katz @lizkscribe.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Looking forward to welcoming you to the University of Michigan, Dr. Ruffin. As a member of the MDisability team, can't wait to hear your presentation!

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Elizabeth Katz @lizkscribe.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Watch this great #umichresearch interview by Dr. Lauren Oshman of U-M's Dept. of Family Medicine who spoke with WDIV Local 4 news about medications for #obesity. She was also featured in a @detroit-free-press.bsky.social story earlier this year, discussing a similar topic: bit.ly/49sbGmL

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Annals of Family Medicine @annfammed.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

In the evening poster session at #NAPCRG2024, Annals author & guest on episode #2 of the Annals of Family Medicine podcast @loshman.bsky.social showcases her research poster on ‘Feasibility of Acceptability Pilot Study to Optimize the Patient Rooming Experience in Ambulatory Care.’

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Lauren Oshman @loshman.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

#NAPCRG24 wondering about alternative models in #primarycare for rooming patients when there is a medical assistant shortage? Come talk to me tomorrow!

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Elizabeth Katz @lizkscribe.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Ready to explore new social media platforms!

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