Creating a health system focused on equity and learning

Massachusetts Institute for Equity-Focused Learning Health System Science (MIELHSS)

['FUNDING_P30'] · BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER · NIH-11004274

This study is bringing together different healthcare groups to work on making health care fairer for everyone, and it will help train new researchers and leaders to focus on these important issues, with input from patients and community members to improve health outcomes and experiences.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_P30']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorBETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER (nih funded)
Locations1 site (BOSTON, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-11004274 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research initiative aims to unite various healthcare organizations, including community clinics and hospitals, to address health disparities in the U.S. It focuses on training future researchers and healthcare leaders in equity-focused learning health system science. By developing a diverse workforce and implementing common data standards, the project seeks to improve health outcomes and patient experiences while ensuring care team wellbeing. Patients and community members will play a vital role in shaping this research and its applications.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include individuals from diverse backgrounds who are affected by health disparities.

Not a fit: Patients who are not part of underserved communities or who do not experience significant health disparities may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced disparities for underserved populations.

How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives have shown promise in addressing health disparities and improving outcomes through community engagement and workforce training.

Where this research is happening

BOSTON, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.