Following the Money: Michigan’s Concerning Trial Court Funding System
PSC conducted research on Michigan’s very complex trial court funding system and made recommendations for a different funding method.
Mobility Industry’s Economic Contribution to Michigan
This report estimates the economic contributions of Michigan’s mobility industry to the state.
Guiding the State Through Michigan’s Opioid Crisis
PSC conducted a survey of emergency departments’ to inform state health department of effective policies and practices regarding opioid use and overdose.
Evaluating Emergency Department Medication for Opioid Use Disorder
Services: Program evaluation, stakeholder engagement, reporting, storytelling The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan recognized the urgent need to improve treatment for opioid use disorder in emergency departments in 2020. So they sought the expertise of PSC to better understand and address this critical issue. We first evaluated the Michigan Opioid Partnership’s ED MOUD initiative, uncovering […]
One hundred days, 19 teams and one audacious vision
[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” custom_padding=”true” custom_padding_lr=”0″ custom_padding_t=”0″ custom_padding_b=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1599701058029{background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”The Muskegon community is in the midst of a cultural renaissance” use_theme_fonts=”yes” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:36|text_align:left|color:%23665c57″ spacing=”” mobile_align=”center”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text el_class=”intro-text”]Exactly one year ago, residents across the county came together to understand — and address — the root causes that affect public health. They created their very own Livability Lab, […]
Past due: Confronting the affordable water crisis
The conclusion of our three-part series looks at the utility cliff looming ahead for many Michiganders and addresses the rising cost of water bills and how to keep residents from falling over the edge.
PRESS RELEASE: Public Sector Consultants receives federal Women-Owned Small Business certification
For Immediate Release Contact: Misty Elliott, Director of Marketing and Communications Public Sector Consultants (517) 371-7434 [email protected] The federal government’s goal is to award at least 5% of all federal contracting dollars to women-owned small businesses each year. LANSING, Mich. — Public Sector Consultants, a force in public policy for more than 40 years, was recently […]
Emergency Department Opioid Response Survey
Services: Survey design and administration, stakeholder engagement, data analysis To help Michigan respond more effectively to the opioid crisis, PSC partnered with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to uncover how emergency departments across the state handle opioid overdoses. Our survey revealed critical gaps in treatment, from inconsistent screening tools to limited use […]
Past due: Water affordability, public health and COVID-19
This is part two in a three-part series that takes a look at the utility cliff looming ahead for many Michiganders and the state and federal assistance available to keep them from falling over the edge.
Past due: Energy shutoffs, affordability and COVID-19
This is the first in a three-part series taking a look at the utility cliff looming ahead for many Michiganders and the state and federal assistance available to keep them from falling over the edge. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and subsequent measures taken to protect public health dramatically slowed Michigan’s economy, resulting in dire […]