How accountable care organizations affect childhood asthma care and outcomes
The Effects of Accountable Care Organizations on Disparities in Childhood Asthma Care and Outcomes
This study looks at how new healthcare groups called accountable care organizations (ACOs) are helping to improve asthma care for children, especially those from low-income and minority families, by checking how well they manage asthma in Massachusetts.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Massachusetts Amherst NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hadley, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11118683 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how accountable care organizations (ACOs) impact the quality of asthma care and health outcomes for children, particularly those from lower-income and minority backgrounds. By analyzing data from Massachusetts, where new Medicaid ACOs were launched, the study aims to understand the relationship between ACO implementation and improvements in asthma management. The research will focus on various quality indicators and health outcomes for children insured by Medicaid, as well as disparities based on socioeconomic and racial/ethnic factors. The findings could provide insights into how ACOs can better address the needs of vulnerable populations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who have asthma and are enrolled in Medicaid, especially those from lower-income or minority backgrounds.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have asthma or are not enrolled in Medicaid may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved asthma care and outcomes for children, particularly those in underserved communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that accountable care organizations can improve healthcare delivery, but this specific focus on childhood asthma care is novel.
Where this research is happening
Hadley, United States
- University of Massachusetts Amherst — Hadley, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Goff, Sarah L — University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Study coordinator: Goff, Sarah L
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.