Examining how health system ownership affects primary care quality and whole health.
Assessing the Impact of Health System Ownership on Fulfilling the Vision of High-Quality Primary Care and Whole Health
['FUNDING_R03'] · VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY · NIH-11057145
This study is looking at how having health systems own primary care practices affects the quality of care you receive, and it’s gathering thoughts from both patients and healthcare providers to understand their experiences better.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R03'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (RICHMOND, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11057145 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how the ownership of primary care practices by health systems influences the quality of care provided to patients. By utilizing multimedia surveys and focus group interviews, the study aims to gather insights from both patients and healthcare providers about their experiences and perceptions of care under different ownership models. The research will also explore contextual factors that may affect the delivery of high-quality primary care and whole health, particularly in light of recent changes in practice ownership in Virginia.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include patients receiving primary care in Virginia, particularly those who have experienced care under different ownership models.
Not a fit: Patients who do not receive primary care services or those outside of Virginia may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved primary care practices that better meet the needs of patients and enhance overall health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While this research builds on existing literature regarding primary care ownership, it employs a novel mixed-methods approach that has not been extensively tested in this specific context.
Where this research is happening
RICHMOND, UNITED STATES
- VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY — RICHMOND, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BROOKS, E. MARSHALL — VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: BROOKS, E. MARSHALL
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.