Health effects of healthcare paperwork on people with Alzheimer's and related dementias
Official title: Project 4 - The Health Impact of Administrative Burdens for People with ADRD
Funded at National Bureau of Economic Research · NIH-11420410 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant explores how administrative hassles in healthcare affect people with ADRD and their caregivers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | National Bureau of Economic Research NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cambridge, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 1997 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $402,664 |
| NIH project number | 5P01AG005842-37 |
| Project ID | NIH-11420410 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals living with ADRD and their informal caregivers who interact with the healthcare system in the U.S.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have minimal interaction with healthcare administration may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
People with Alzheimer’s and related dementias often face difficult daily tasks, and extra administrative barriers can add strain to care. The project looks at how billing, prior authorizations, and complex forms impact access to care and overall well‑being. It emphasizes real-world experiences of patients and their caregivers within the U.S. healthcare system and aims to identify ways to reduce unnecessary burdens. Findings may inform policy and practice to improve care quality and access for ADRD patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could streamline administrative processes to improve care access and reduce stress for ADRD patients and their families.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work shows administrative burdens can affect care access; this study builds on those insights in ADRD populations.
Where this research is happening
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National Bureau of Economic Research
Cambridge, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Layton, Timothy — National Bureau of Economic Research
- Study coordinator: Layton, Timothy
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.