Examining how dual enrollment in VA and Medicare Advantage affects veterans' care and health outcomes
Impact of Dual Enrollment in the VA and Medicare Advantage on Care and Outcomes for Veterans
This study looks at how being enrolled in both Veterans Affairs and Medicare Advantage plans affects veterans' healthcare use and health outcomes, aiming to find ways to improve care for those who are part of these programs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Veterans Admin Palo Alto Health Care Sys NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Palo Alto, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11111181 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of dual enrollment in Veterans Affairs (VA) and Medicare Advantage (MA) plans on the healthcare services used by veterans and their health outcomes. It aims to understand how many veterans are enrolled in MA, the characteristics of these veterans, and how their enrollment affects their reliance on VA services. By analyzing data on veterans' healthcare utilization and outcomes, the study seeks to identify disparities and improve care coordination for this population. The findings could help inform policies and practices to better serve veterans enrolled in these programs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans who are enrolled in both VA and Medicare Advantage plans.
Not a fit: Patients who are not enrolled in either VA or Medicare Advantage plans may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare services and outcomes for veterans who are dually enrolled in VA and Medicare Advantage.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been research on veterans enrolled in traditional Medicare, this study represents a novel approach focusing specifically on those enrolled in Medicare Advantage.
Where this research is happening
Palo Alto, United States
- Veterans Admin Palo Alto Health Care Sys — Palo Alto, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yoon, Jean — Veterans Admin Palo Alto Health Care Sys
- Study coordinator: Yoon, Jean
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.