Exploring how diverse healthcare provider networks affect health outcomes for Medicare beneficiaries
Understanding the Relationship between Medicare Advantage Provider Network Diversity on Health Disparities
This study looks at how well Black and Hispanic people on Medicare Advantage plans are cared for and how the variety of doctors in their networks affects their health, with the goal of finding ways to improve healthcare for these communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brown University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10533358 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the quality of care received by Black and Hispanic Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans. It aims to understand how the diversity of primary care provider networks influences health disparities among these populations. By developing new methods to measure provider network diversity, the study seeks to identify characteristics of plans that lead to better health outcomes. The ultimate goal is to find strategies that can reduce health disparities in healthcare access and quality for marginalized groups.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Black and Hispanic individuals enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans.
Not a fit: Patients who are not enrolled in Medicare Advantage or belong to other racial or ethnic groups may not benefit directly from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare quality and outcomes for Black and Hispanic Medicare beneficiaries.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that provider diversity can positively impact health outcomes, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Providence, United States
- Brown University — Providence, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Meyers, David Joseph — Brown University
- Study coordinator: Meyers, David Joseph
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.