Creating measures to improve health care equity in home health services for Medicare patients
Development and Testing of Health Equity Measures in Home Health Care for Medicare Beneficiaries
This study is looking at ways to make home health care better for Medicare patients, especially for those from different racial and ethnic backgrounds, by figuring out what makes some care agencies do a great job and how they can help everyone get the best care possible.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11222809 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how home health care services can be improved for Medicare beneficiaries, particularly focusing on racial and ethnic minorities who use these services more frequently. The project aims to develop and test new measures that assess the quality and equity of home health care, examining the organizational structures of agencies that serve these populations. By analyzing the characteristics of high-performing agencies, the research seeks to identify factors that contribute to better health outcomes and quality of care for minority patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Medicare beneficiaries from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds who utilize home health care services.
Not a fit: Patients who do not use home health care services or are not Medicare beneficiaries may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved quality of home health care services for racial and ethnic minority Medicare beneficiaries.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited evidence on this specific approach, similar research has shown that addressing health equity can lead to significant improvements in patient outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fashaw-Walters, Shekinah Antoinette — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Fashaw-Walters, Shekinah Antoinette
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.