How changes in healthcare markets affect heart and brain care outcomes
Official title: The Effects of Changing Health Care Markets on Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Care and Outcomes
Funded at Massachusetts General Hospital · NIH-10941228 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how changes in hospitals, like mergers or the opening and closing of emergency rooms, affect how quickly and well patients can get care for heart attacks and strokes, helping to make sure everyone gets the best treatment when they need it.
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 start | September 15, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $774,972 |
| NIH project number | 1R01AG088829-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10941228 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals at risk for or experiencing acute cardiovascular or cerebrovascular events.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with chronic conditions unrelated to cardiovascular or cerebrovascular health may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how recent changes in the healthcare delivery system, such as hospital mergers and the opening or closing of emergency departments, impact access to high-quality cardiovascular and cerebrovascular care. It aims to understand the effects of these market-driven changes on patient outcomes, particularly for those experiencing acute cardiovascular events like heart attacks or strokes. By analyzing hospital interactions and geographic distribution, the study seeks to identify whether these changes improve or hinder timely access to necessary medical interventions. The findings could inform healthcare policies and practices to enhance patient care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to timely and effective cardiovascular and cerebrovascular care for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that healthcare market dynamics can significantly impact patient outcomes, suggesting that this investigation could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zachrison, Korilyn Sauser — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Zachrison, Korilyn Sauser
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.