Health Care Policy

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On the Heights: December 2025

Michigan Public Health faculty and researchers advance digital health research, examine global school feeding programs, and share expertise on healthcare spending, noise pollution, and the power of public health storytelling.

Illustration of the University of Michigan School of Public Health.

On the Heights: October 2025

Faculty research shapes policy debates on mass deportation, SNAP benefits, and health communication while centers expand lifecourse research focus and new technology advances lab safety training.

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On the Heights: September 2025

Board of Regents approves key leadership appointments and faculty recognition

Board of Regents approves leadership appointments and faculty achievements showcase Michigan Public Health's continued excellence in research and academic leadership.

Micah Aaron

Health policy researcher seeks better care for everyone

Q&A with University of Michigan researcher Micah Aaron on healthcare equity, systems reform and social change

Micah Aaron grew up witnessing inequality firsthand in Detroit, which shaped her mission as a health services researcher. Now as an assistant professor of Health Management and Policy at Michigan Public Health, she studies healthcare systems, hospital consolidation, and value-based care to ensure quality healthcare works for everyone, especially those who need it most.