Examining the Affordable Care Act's impact on health disparities in older adults
The Affordable Care Act’s Role in Aging Disparities Before and After Medicare Eligibility
This study looks at how the Affordable Care Act has helped older adults, especially those from different racial and ethnic backgrounds, by checking if having access to health coverage like Medicaid and Marketplace plans has improved their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11076810 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has influenced health disparities among older adults, particularly focusing on racial and ethnic differences. It aims to understand whether access to ACA coverage, such as Medicaid and Marketplace plans, has improved health outcomes for middle-aged adults and subsequently affected older adults aged 65 and above. The study employs advanced statistical methods to analyze data before and after the ACA's implementation, comparing outcomes across different racial and ethnic groups. By identifying critical periods and factors that contribute to health disparities, the research seeks to inform future healthcare policies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include older adults aged 65 and above, especially those from Black and Hispanic communities.
Not a fit: Patients under the age of 65 or those not belonging to racial or ethnic minority groups may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare access and outcomes for older adults, particularly among racial and ethnic minorities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that healthcare coverage expansions can reduce disparities, suggesting that this approach may yield significant insights.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tipirneni, Renuka — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Tipirneni, Renuka
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.