Examining the effects of genomic medicine policies on patient outcomes
Surveillance for outcomes of genomic medicine policies
This study is looking at how health policies about genetic testing can change the way patients access care and their health outcomes, and it's designed to help improve these policies for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Canton, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10931591 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how health policies related to genomic testing affect patient access and outcomes. It aims to develop and validate new analytical methods to evaluate these policies effectively. By using a distributed data network, the research will analyze data from diverse populations while ensuring privacy. The goal is to create a robust framework for understanding the impact of genomic medicine policies on healthcare delivery and patient care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include patients who are considering or have undergone genomic testing for cancer or other diseases.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have access to genomic testing or are not affected by genomic medicine policies may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to genomic tests and better health outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in evaluating health policies using similar analytical approaches, indicating potential for impactful findings in this area.
Where this research is happening
Canton, UNITED STATES
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, INC. — Canton, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lu, Christine — Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, INC.
- Study coordinator: Lu, Christine
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.