Health Care Management

Scott Greer

How politics shapes public health systems around the world

Q&A with University of Michigan researcher Scott Greer on democracy, trust and health policy

Scott Greer, professor of Health Management and Policy and Global Public Health, sees the world of health policy through a nuanced political lens. A political scientist at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, he explores how different countries navigate complex health challenges and political systems.

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Healthcare jobs bounce back after COVID-19, but some sectors still struggling

Research shows overall healthcare employment has fully recovered from pandemic lows by 2024; office-based behavioral health surges 84%

The United States healthcare workforce has bounced back from the massive job losses of early 2020, with employment now matching pre-pandemic projections, according to new research from the University of Michigan School of Public Health. But the recovery is far from even—while some healthcare settings are thriving, others continue to struggle with severe staffing shortages.

Dr. Rachel Levine, left, talks with Dean F. DuBois Bowman, while both are seated at The Exchange event

Dr. Rachel Levine: Health equity is essential, not 'woke'

Keynote speaker sees a future where ‘everyone has the opportunity to achieve their highest possible level of health’

Health equity isn’t a “woke” concept. It is a fundamental necessity for a thriving society. Dr. Rachel Levine, the former Assistant Secretary for Health for the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), delivered this key message during the “Health and Gender Equity in the Modern Era” seminar.

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Many older adults skeptical about stopping colon cancer screening at 75

A research letter published in JAMA Network Open reveals a surprising divide among older Americans about when to stop colon cancer screening. While medical guidelines suggest halting routine screenings at age 75, nearly 40% of adults find this recommendation unacceptable—regardless of their personal health status.