Creating a hub to enhance healthcare learning and equity
Official title: SCALE-LHS: Synthesize, Coordinate, Amplify, Learn, and Evaluate the AHRQ/PCOR LHS network
Funded at University of Pennsylvania · NIH-11062916 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is setting up a center at the University of Pennsylvania to help make healthcare fairer for everyone by working with different health centers to share ideas and improve patient care based on what patients really need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | November 1, 2024 |
| Project end | October 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $790,649 |
| NIH project number | 1U18HS030335-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11062916 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include patients from diverse backgrounds who may experience disparities in healthcare access and quality.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not part of the targeted populations for equity initiatives may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to establish a coordinating center at the University of Pennsylvania to enhance the learning health system (LHS) network. The center will focus on improving healthcare equity by coordinating activities, supporting equity initiatives, and evaluating the effectiveness of various health centers within the network. It will also synthesize and share insights gained from these activities to improve patient care and outcomes. Patients can expect that their experiences and needs will be better represented and addressed through this collaborative effort.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare practices that are more equitable and responsive to patient needs.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in enhancing healthcare equity through collaborative learning systems, indicating that this approach has potential.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Aysola, Jaya — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Aysola, Jaya
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.