Examining health outcomes and costs for children with congenital heart disease
Linking State Medicaid and Congenital Heart Surgical Registry Data: Building Capacity to Assess Disparities in Longitudinal Outcomes and Value for Children with Congenital Heart Disease
This study looks at how congenital heart disease affects children's health and healthcare costs over time, especially for those from different income levels, to help understand why some kids may not get the same care as others.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10978866 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the long-term health outcomes and healthcare costs associated with congenital heart disease in children, particularly focusing on disparities based on socioeconomic status. By linking Medicaid data with surgical registry information, the study aims to identify patterns in healthcare utilization and outcomes for children from different income backgrounds. The research team, which includes pediatric cardiologists and health economists, will analyze data from over 15 years to uncover the mechanisms driving health inequities in this population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include children diagnosed with congenital heart disease, particularly those from low-income neighborhoods covered by Medicaid.
Not a fit: Patients without congenital heart disease or those not covered by Medicaid may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare policies and interventions that reduce disparities in outcomes for children with congenital heart disease.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated disparities in outcomes for children with congenital heart disease, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights into improving care.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Anderson, Brett Romeo — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Anderson, Brett Romeo
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.