Finding ways to help more people get health insurance.
Official title: Reducing Uninsurance by Addressing Administrative Burdens in the Health Insurance Marketplaces
Funded at University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh · NIH-10940705 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at what makes it hard for people in the U.S. to sign up for health insurance through the Marketplaces, and it aims to find ways to make the process easier so more eligible folks can get the coverage they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $376,307 |
| NIH project number | 1R01HS030083-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10940705 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are uninsured individuals or those who have recently lost Medicaid coverage and are eligible for Marketplace subsidies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who already have health insurance or those who do not qualify for Marketplace coverage may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the barriers that prevent Americans from enrolling in health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplaces. It focuses on understanding how administrative burdens, such as compliance and information costs, affect people's ability to obtain coverage. By employing advanced methods from various fields, the research aims to identify effective strategies to reduce these burdens and improve enrollment rates. The ultimate goal is to make health insurance more accessible to those who are eligible but currently uninsured.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase the number of insured individuals, leading to better health outcomes and access to care.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited research on administrative burdens in Marketplace enrollment, similar approaches in other areas have shown promise in improving access to services.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Drake, Coleman — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Drake, Coleman
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.