Atlanta Long COVID coordinated care network
Official title: The Atlanta Long COVID Collaborative: A Multi-Health System Long COVID Coordinated Care Model Serving a Diverse Metropolitan Population
Funded at Emory University · NIH-11162281 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A citywide program in Atlanta that connects people with Long COVID to coordinated medical and behavioral health services through major hospitals and community partners.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2023 |
| Project end | September 29, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $1,000,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U18HS029944-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11162281 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
People living in the Atlanta metropolitan area who have ongoing symptoms after a COVID-19 infection and who seek coordinated medical or behavioral health care are ideal candidates.
✕Less likely to help
People who do not have Long COVID symptoms, or who live outside the Atlanta area and cannot access participating clinics, are unlikely to benefit directly from this program.
What this research studies
This program brings together Emory, Grady, and Morehouse to create a coordinated care model for people living with Long COVID across the Atlanta metropolitan area. It builds on local RECOVER infrastructure and existing Long COVID clinics to streamline referrals, share care plans, and link patients to specialty and behavioral health services. The team will work with community stakeholders to improve access for underserved Black, Hispanic, and other at-risk populations and reduce delays in diagnosis and care. Activities include developing care pathways, clinician support, and tracking how well patients can get the services they need.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could make it easier for people with Long COVID in Atlanta to get the right specialists and mental health support faster and more smoothly.
How similar studies have gone: Post-COVID clinics and coordinated care programs elsewhere have shown promise improving access and patient experience, but implementation approaches vary and citywide multi-system models remain relatively new.
Where this research is happening
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Emory University
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Walker, Tiffany — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Walker, Tiffany
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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.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.