John Z. Ayanian, MD, MPP

Firm Foundations: Optimizing Your Chances of Research Support Wed, February 11, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm ET NCRC Building 10, Research Auditorium Registration Required Eric C. Schneider, M.D., M.Sc. Adjunct Professor, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Join us Feb 11 to learn practical strategies for pursuing foundation funding for health research from Eric C. Schneider, accomplished investigator, foundation leader & adjunct professor at Harvard. Great opportunity to strengthen funding approaches & connect w/ peers: ihpi.umich.edu/news-events/...

New guidance aims to guide UTI treatment in age of virtual health care The guidelines will help clinicians determine whether patients seeking care via telehealth and virtual visits need urine tests or empiric antibiotics.

Great to see @cidrap.bsky.social feature our members' work to create #UTI treatment algorithms that emphasize antimicrobial stewardship in the age of #telehealth: www.cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobia...

This thread by one of our members who studies health care workforce issues highlights the value of a rapid-turnaround data analysis and publication to inform a policy that could affect the decisions of prospective health care and research professionals:

Dr Anand Parekh speaking to IHPI members who have gone through the Impact Accelerator training program for policy and communications skills

We held a reunion today for IHPI members who “graduated” from our Impact Accelerator program to train them in communication & policy engagement skills to help their work impact public discourse & #healthpolicy. Thanks Anand Parekh for sharing your insights - we’re so glad to have you at @umich.edu!

Algorithm for UTI care in non-pregnant women

Algorithm for UTI care in men

These algorithms for UTI care in non-pregnant women and men, published in a supplement to a new @jamanetworkopen.com article by our members, could be used by any clinic:

Ann Arbor Guide to Triaging Adults With Suspected Urinary Tract Infection This article reports expert panel recommendations on appropriateness criteria for urine testing, empiric antibiotic use, and triage for additional clinical evaluation for adults with concerns for urin...

A new @jamanetworkopen.com paper by our members lays out a guide for UTI care in the age of #telehealth, aiming to tame the chaos that has developed in recent years and use antibiotics and testing wisely.
Paper: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Summary: ihpi.umich.edu/news-events/...

A great example of one of our members’ research informing #healthpolicy at the state level.

Dr John Ayanian speaking to IHPI staff at their annual retreat

Today, our IHPI staff have gathered at the @umich.edu botanical gardens for a retreat to reflect and reenergize ourselves for the year ahead. This amazing team does so much to support our 800+ member #healthservicesresearch community & will continue to do so as they work together on new initiatives.

#Aging scholars and others interested in all things aging #research:

Be sure to follow Michigan Center on the Demography of Aging @micda-umisr.bsky.social for new studies from our affiliates.

Also follow @nhats-nsoc.bsky.social for new studies using #NHATS and #NSOC data.

Our IHPI member Chris Friese has some timely and #healthpolicy relevant data on nurse student loan debt.

Join us Tuesday, January 27th at 9:00 AM with Sarah L. Reeves, PhD, MPH!

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With telehealth coverage on the brink, study shows it hasn’t driven up total visits Data from 60 million Medicare participants shows even in medical specialties that use virtual care most, total number of visits was stable or declined through mid-2024

Read more about our IHPI members' #healthpolicy -relevant telehealth findings here: ihpi.umich.edu/news-events/...

The volume of outpatient office visits did not increase for specialties that were more likely to adopt telehealth Telehealth use expanded rapidly during the COVID-19 pandemic and has become an integral part of healthcare delivery. However, concerns persist that increas

As Congress takes up a spending bill that would extend telehealth coverage under Medicare, this recent paper by U-M researchers offers timely insights into the impact of flexible virtual care rules on total visits by older adults, and different specialties: academic.oup.com/healthaffair...

Severe weather is deadly for vulnerable older adults long after the storm ends, study finds Older adults who were exposed to heavy rainfall after Hurricane Harvey in 2017 faced a 3% increase in the risk of death within the following year, a new U-M study found.

A massive storm over the next few days could impact millions of older adults and people with chronic conditions - not just immediately but long after it passes.

That lasting impact is suggested by new research led by our member Sue Anne Bell, Ph.D.: ihpi.umich.edu/news-events/...

Two IHPI-supported U-M Sustainability Catalyst Grants advance climate and health research Backed in part by IHPI's Sandy-Hassmiller Climate and Health Initiative, the U-M Graham Sustainability Institute's 2026 Sustainability Catalyst Grants will fund applied projects to strengthen climate ...

Pleased to share that two 2026 U-M Sustainability Catalyst Grants are being supported through IHPI’s Sandy-Hassmiller Climate & Health Initiative 🌏. These projects, led by our members, aim to improve extreme heat preparedness and protect communities from wildfire smoke exposure: michmed.org/AQv2A

Details on New Research Funding Program

Important new funding opportunity for @umich faculty whose research funding has been disrupted. research.umich.edu/details-on-n...

Great news for U-M research impact 🎉 Our members are helping lead several of @umich.edu’s newly selected Impact Institutes—including new efforts focused on food policy, social isolation, maternal health innovation, and AI-driven therapeutics discovery.

Read more: ihpi.umich.edu/news-events/...

Cover of the January February issue of the AARP Bulletin with Diabetes in large type

Two of our IHPI members are featured in the cover story of the new @aarp.org Bulletin. Kudos to Dr. Bill Herman & Dr. Ashley Gearhardt for their impactful work related to the diabetes epidemic and efforts to use data to reduce its toll.

AARP member-only access: www.aarp.org/publications...

Pilot project funding and mentorship for early-career faculty interesting in issues related to aging:

Interesting @pbsnews.org panel discussion that includes our member Ashley Gearhardt. She studies ultraprocessed foods and recently worked with our National Poll on Healthy Aging team on a study of people over 50 on this topic: ihpi.umich.edu/news-events/...

New federal dietary guidelines: U-M experts weigh in New federal dietary guidelines announced this week are a sharp departure from previous such guidelines, including a specific focus on processed foods, an emphasis on red meat and full-fat dairy, and a...

📢MI-ACRE Director of Clinical Research Dr. Anne Fernandez shares concerns about the new federal dietary guidelines’ lack of clear limits on alcohol, emphasizing the need for specific guidance to help people make safer choices. UM expert perspectives▶️ news.umich.edu/new-federal-...

MLK - 2026 - Keynote Lecture Health Sciences MLK Lecture Health Equity, Power Dynamics, and the Future of Healthcare Featuring ... Beverly Malone, Ph.D., RN, FAAN President & CEO, National League for Nursing January 19, 2026 (...

If you're looking for an #MLKDay event to attend Monday on the @umich.edu campus, 3 of our members will form the discussion panel for the Health Sciences lecture by Beverly Malone, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, titled Health Equity, Power Dynamics, and the Future of Healthcare sites.google.com/umich.edu/ml...

Improving Regulatory Oversight of Medical AI | The Regulatory Review Scholar urges policymakers to reduce the role of clinicians in overseeing AI use in health care.

Nice to see @nicholson.bsky.social's work featured in this @theregreview.bsky.social piece: www.theregreview.org/2026/01/15/s... #AI

“Public universities are a great investment for students, their families, and the state. This study shows that the state’s investment in higher education yields a massive dividend: fueling innovation, supporting local businesses, fostering more opportunities for students, and creating a more resilient economy for every Michigander.” Chris Kolb, U-M Vice President for Government Relations

According to an economic impact study by the Michigan Association of State Universities, U-M’s three campuses are playing a leading role in converting public funding into new jobs, new companies and economic growth across the state of Michigan. myumi.ch/D8M55

With telehealth coverage on the brink, study shows it hasn’t driven up total visits Data from 60 million Medicare participants shows even in medical specialties that use virtual care most, total number of visits was stable or declined through mid-2024

Congress has two weeks to decide what to do about #telehealth rules under Medicare.

Our members recently published findings about trends in total office visits - virtual and in-person - under traditional Medicare since those rules became more flexible in spring 2020: ihpi.umich.edu/news-events/...

As of January 16, 2026, this account will continue to post updates & news from IHPI, highlighting the work of our members & initiatives.

But it will now do so on behalf of IHPI director John Z. Ayanian, MD, MPP, with help from staff.

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Congratulations to our member on being named to this important #healthpolicy post!

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If you're at NCRC this morning, come have coffee on us! ihpi.umich.edu/news-events/...

As of January 16, 2026, this account will continue to post updates & news from IHPI, highlighting the work of our members & initiatives.

But it will now do so on behalf of IHPI director John Z. Ayanian, MD, MPP, with help from staff.

See our Starter Pack of IHPI members: go.bsky.app/NFo2BNF 🩺📊 🛟