Cardiovascular Health of Low-Income Working-Age Adults in the US
Funded at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center · NIH-11402609 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant studies how low-income adults aged 18–64 experience heart and blood vessel health in the United States and how changes in health coverage affect their care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2022 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $713,195 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL164561-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11402609 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Low-income adults aged 18–64 living in the US who may be affected by insurance coverage and access to care issues.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals outside the target age range or without low-income status may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
The project analyzes national data to understand how cardiovascular risk, disease, and outcomes differ for low-income working-age adults. It uses large datasets and econometric methods to see how insurance, access to care, and affordability influence heart health. The team will examine trends in risk factors, heart disease, and related mortality, and how Medicare may impact this population’s cardiovascular outcomes. The goal is to identify opportunities to improve screening, risk factor management, and care coordination within current health systems.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could inform policies and programs that improve access to care and cardiovascular prevention for low-income adults.
How similar studies have gone: Previous analyses using national survey data have clarified broad trends, but this project aims to deepen understanding with linking datasets and econometric methods.
Where this research is happening
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wadhera, Rishi Kumar — Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Wadhera, Rishi Kumar
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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.