Evaluating the impact of increased state funding for primary care on health outcomes and costs.
Evaluations of Increasing State Investments in Primary Care: Effects on Health Care Spending, Utilization, and Quality
This study looks at how spending more money on primary care in states like Rhode Island and Oregon can change health care costs and the quality of care you receive, helping to find better ways to improve health care for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Harvard Medical School NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11047694 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how increasing state investments in primary care affects health care spending, utilization, and quality. By analyzing policies from states like Rhode Island, Oregon, Delaware, and Colorado, the study aims to understand the implications of higher primary care spending on overall health care costs and patient outcomes. The research employs advanced matching techniques to ensure accurate causal inferences, providing a rigorous evaluation of these state models. The findings could inform future legislation and health care policies aimed at improving primary care delivery.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include patients who receive care in states that are increasing their primary care investments, particularly those with chronic conditions requiring ongoing management.
Not a fit: Patients living in states that are not implementing or considering increased primary care funding may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced health care costs for patients by demonstrating the value of investing in primary care.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promising results regarding the benefits of increased primary care funding, suggesting that this approach could lead to significant improvements in health care delivery.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Harvard Medical School — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Song, Zirui — Harvard Medical School
- Study coordinator: Song, Zirui
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.