Research

Artificial intelligence is transforming every corner of health care—from diagnostics to documentation—but at the University of Michigan School of Nursing (UMSN), the focus is clear: nurses should be at the center of that transformation. Rather than reacting to change, UMSN is staying ahead of the technological curve and empowering nurses to help shape the future of care, starting with AI.

More than half of older Americans now get their Medicare coverage through an insurance company’s Medicare Advantage plan. But many go on to switch plans or even leave for traditional Medicare when Open Enrollment comes around each autumn.

Researchers have had a hard time getting access to data that could help them understand what drives these changes, which have major implications for federal spending on Medicare as well as individuals’ health.

Dr. Sean Esteban McCabe, Carol J. Boyd Collegiate Professor and director of the Center for the Study of Drugs, Alcohol, Smoking and Health at UMSN, has been awarded a $2.235 million grant from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to investigate the complex patterns and outcomes associated with stimulant and opioid use among American adults.

Cancer research isn't just about finding a cure; it's about improving the quality of life for those undergoing treatment.

In reproductive health conversations, particularly with donor conception, families often face unique challenges with sharing conception information with their children.

In the post-COVID world, there has been a paradigm shift in accessing health care. An increasing number of people use their phones for virtual consultations rather than visiting their doctor in person. Because of this trend, the importance of health care providers to successfully execute a telehealth visit has never been more important, both for themselves and for the care of their patients.

Stigma, especially within health care settings, is a widespread issue that can affect patient care and outcomes, particularly among vulnerable populations. One significant area of stigma involves the treatment of pregnant substance users and their newborns. Traditional methods to address this problem have fallen short, and innovative solutions are needed to create meaningful change.

The University of Michigan (U-M) School of Nursing today announced that Mike (MBA ’79) and Nancy (LSA ’75, MBA ’79) McLelland, longtime financial supporters of student scholarship at the University, have established the McLelland Endowed Professorship.

The Region 9 Perinatal Quality Collaborative (PQC) co-chaired by U-M School of Nursing professor Lisa Kane Low, Ph.D., CNM, FACNM, FAAN recently received $34,000 in grant funding from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund to increase and