Exploring how different types of care integration affect cancer treatment quality and outcomes
Official title: Understanding Integration in Oncology Care and Association with Quality and Outcomes
Funded at Harvard Medical School · NIH-10935519 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how different ways of bringing cancer care services together, like partnerships and shared locations, can improve the quality of care and results for cancer patients, so we can find out what works best for you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Harvard Medical School NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $2,282,687 |
| NIH project number | 1P01CA281850-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10935519 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals currently receiving treatment for cancer or those involved in cancer care delivery.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not currently undergoing cancer treatment or are not involved in the healthcare system may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how various forms of care integration in oncology, such as mergers, referral networks, and co-location of services, impact the quality of care and outcomes for cancer patients. By analyzing data from different types of cancer care organizations, including health systems and independent practices, the study aims to identify which integration strategies lead to better patient experiences and results. Researchers will collect primary data through case studies and surveys, alongside administrative data from insurers, to understand the relationship between care integration and patient outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cancer care delivery and better health outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that integrated care models can improve patient outcomes, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Harvard Medical School
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Keating, Nancy L — Harvard Medical School
- Study coordinator: Keating, Nancy L
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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.