Jeffrey Todd Kullgren, MD, MS, MPH
Kutsche Memorial Research Chair of Internal Medicine
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine
Assistant Professor of Health Management and Policy
2215 Fuller Rd VA Hosp (152)
Ann Arbor
MI, 48105-2399
[email protected]

Available to mentor
Jeffrey Todd Kullgren, MD, MS, MPH
Associate Professor
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    • Center Memberships
    • Center Member
      Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation
    • Center Member
      Caswell Diabetes Institute
    • Center Member
      Center for Bioethics and Social Sciences in Medicine
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    • Journal Article
      The Everyday Ageism Scale: Development and Evaluation.
      Allen JO, Solway E, Kirch M, Singer D, Kullgren JT, Malani PN. J Aging Health, 2022 Mar; 34 (2): 147 - 157. DOI:10.1177/08982643211036131
      PMID: 34376066
    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      P053 Variations In Healthcare Utilization Patterns Among High Risk Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients Enrolled in High Deductible Health Plans
      Berinstein J, Cohen-Mekelburg S, Steiner C, Mcleod M, Noureldin M, Kullgren J, Waljee A, Higgins P. Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, 2020 Jan; 26 (Supplement_1): s67 - s68. DOI:10.1093/ibd/zaa010.173
    • Journal Article
      A mobile phone-based program to promote healthy behaviors among adults with prediabetes: study protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial.
      Griauzde DH, Kullgren JT, Liestenfeltz B, Richardson C, Heisler M. Pilot Feasibility Stud, 2018 4: 48 DOI:10.1186/s40814-018-0246-z
      PMID: 29449958
    • Presentation
      Translating Behavioral Science Insights to Optimize Health Care Value for Patients
      Kullgren J. 2025 Apr 17;
    • Journal Article
      Tips from clinicians about if, when, and how to discuss life expectancy with older adults.
      Brotzman LE, Kullgren JT, Powers K, Zikmund-Fisher BJ. Patient Educ Couns, 2025 Feb; 131: 108569 DOI:10.1016/j.pec.2024.108569
      PMID: 39603057
    • Journal Article
      Loneliness and Social Isolation Among US Older Adults.
      Malani PN, Solway E, Kirch M, Singer DC, Roberts JS, Kullgren JT. JAMA, 2025 Jan 21; 333 (3): 254 - 257. DOI:10.1001/jama.2024.23213
      PMID: 39652320
    • Journal Article
      Use of Digital Health Technologies by Older US Adults.
      James CA, Basu T, Nallamothu BK, Kullgren JT. JAMA Netw Open, 2025 Jan 2; 8 (1): e2454727 DOI:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.54727
      PMID: 39813034
    • Presentation
      Optimizing Veteran Decision-Making About Use of VA and Non-VA Healthcare Services
      Kullgren J. 2025 Jan 13;
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    Health Lab
    Older adults’ health may get a little help from their friends 
    Close friendships include help with health-related advice or support for people over 50, but those with major mental or physical health issues have fewer close friends.
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    Health Lab
    1 in 3 older adults still experience loneliness and isolation
    Rates of loneliness and social isolation in older people have declined from pandemic highs, but are still a problem especially for those with mental or physical health issues or disabilities.
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    Health Lab
    Grandparents help grandkids in many ways – but the reverse may be true too
    A poll shows the many ways (childcare, nutrition, major expenses) that grandparents help their grandchildren, but also suggests a link to older adults’ sense of isolation and their mental health.
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    Health Lab
    Misinformation, AI & health: Poll reveals older adults’ worries
    Health information generated by artificial intelligence, or created as misinformation, worries older adults, a poll shows.
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    Health Lab
    Big gaps seen in home medical test use by older adults
    At-home medical diagnostic and screening tests for COVID-19 and many other conditions are now available; a new study shows disparities in use of these direct-to-consumer tests.
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    Health Lab
    Caregiving: Poll reveals who’s providing care and who they’re caring for
    Caregivers are more likely to be in their 50s and early 60s, female and believe the government should take the lead on the cost of caring for older adults.