A mobile app to provide upfront healthcare pricing for disadvantaged Americans
A mobile application to offer upfront healthcare prices and automated medical billing for socioeconomically disadvantaged Americans
['FUNDING_SBIR_2'] · HANDL HEALTH LLC · NIH-11070289
This study is creating a helpful mobile app that makes it easier for people with limited resources to find out how much healthcare services will cost, so they can make better choices about their health without worrying as much about money.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_SBIR_2'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | HANDL HEALTH LLC (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CERRITOS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11070289 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a mobile application that utilizes publicly available healthcare pricing data to help socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals access information about healthcare costs. By simplifying the process of obtaining cost estimates and facilitating communication through SMS, the app seeks to empower minority populations and small businesses to make informed healthcare decisions. The goal is to enhance health literacy and reduce the financial burden of medical debt, particularly for those disproportionately affected by high healthcare costs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals, particularly from minority communities, who struggle with healthcare costs.
Not a fit: Patients who are already financially stable and have access to comprehensive healthcare information may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve access to affordable healthcare for disadvantaged populations by providing clear pricing information.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in using technology to improve healthcare access and cost transparency, indicating that this approach has potential.
Where this research is happening
CERRITOS, UNITED STATES
- HANDL HEALTH LLC — CERRITOS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MARMOUSH, AHMED — HANDL HEALTH LLC
- Study coordinator: MARMOUSH, AHMED
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
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