Exploring how Medicaid programs can help with food and housing insecurity
LiveWell 2: Assessment of a Medicaid ACO natural policy experiment to address food and housing insecurity
This study is looking at how a Medicaid program that helps with food and housing issues can improve health for people dealing with conditions like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease, and it’s inviting participants to share their experiences through surveys and interviews.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10976868 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of a Medicaid program designed to address food and housing insecurity on health outcomes. It focuses on understanding how these social needs affect conditions like obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. By evaluating a natural policy experiment in Massachusetts, the study aims to assess the effectiveness of healthcare interventions in improving food security and overall health. Participants will be involved in surveys and interviews to gather insights on their experiences and outcomes related to the program.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals enrolled in Medicaid who are experiencing food or housing insecurity.
Not a fit: Patients who are not enrolled in Medicaid or do not face food or housing insecurity may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for individuals facing food and housing insecurity.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in similar interventions aimed at addressing social determinants of health, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Thorndike, Anne N — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Thorndike, Anne N
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.