Comparing dialysis outcomes between different Medicare plans
Comparing Dialysis Provision and Outcomes Between Medicare Advantage and Fee-for-Service Medicare
['FUNDING_R03'] · UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA · NIH-10551836
This study looks at how dialysis care and results differ for people with end-stage kidney disease who have Medicare Advantage insurance compared to those with traditional Medicare, to help find the best insurance options for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R03'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Los Angeles, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10551836 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how dialysis care and outcomes differ for patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) who are enrolled in Medicare Advantage (MA) versus those in traditional fee-for-service (FFS) Medicare. By linking claims data from MA with the United States Renal Data System, the study aims to analyze the effectiveness of care coordination and cost implications for patients receiving dialysis. The goal is to understand whether the benefits seen in non-ESKD populations also apply to those with ESKD, especially after recent policy changes that allow more patients to enroll in MA. This research could provide valuable insights into the best insurance options for dialysis patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients with end-stage kidney disease who are currently enrolled in either Medicare Advantage or fee-for-service Medicare.
Not a fit: Patients who do not require dialysis or are not enrolled in Medicare plans may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved care coordination and better health outcomes for dialysis patients under Medicare Advantage plans.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been extensive research on dialysis outcomes in fee-for-service Medicare, studies specifically comparing these outcomes in Medicare Advantage are limited, making this research relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Los Angeles, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: LIN, EUGENE — UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
- Study coordinator: LIN, EUGENE
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 below.
Conditions: Morbidity - disease rate