How bundled payments for care affect outcomes in sepsis patients
The Impact of the Bundled Payment for Care Improvement Advanced on Outcomes for Patients with Sepsis
This study is looking at how a new payment system can help hospitals provide better care for older adults with sepsis, especially those with Alzheimer's and related conditions, by seeing if it leads to fewer complications and better recovery after they leave the hospital.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brown University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10757420 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effects of a payment model designed to improve care for patients with sepsis, particularly focusing on older adults and those with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The study examines how hospitals manage patient care during and after hospitalization, aiming to reduce complications and improve recovery outcomes. By analyzing data from the Bundled Payment for Care Improvement Advanced program, the research seeks to understand the relationship between financial incentives and patient health outcomes. Patients will be monitored for 90 days post-discharge to assess the effectiveness of this approach.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include older adults hospitalized with sepsis, especially those diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have sepsis or Alzheimer's disease and related dementias may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved care strategies for sepsis patients, particularly those with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, ultimately enhancing their recovery and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that bundled payment models can lead to improved care coordination and reduced costs, suggesting potential success for this approach in managing sepsis outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Providence, United States
- Brown University — Providence, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ryan, Andrew M — Brown University
- Study coordinator: Ryan, Andrew M
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.