How changes in insurance affect cancer treatment access and quality.
Effects of Insurance Expansions on Cancer Treatment: Recent Policy Changes and Implications for Future Reform
This study looks at how new health insurance options from the Affordable Care Act have helped younger adults in Pennsylvania get better access to cancer treatment, aiming to understand how these changes affect the quality of care they receive.
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 ID | NIH-10705053 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how recent insurance expansions, particularly through the Affordable Care Act, have influenced access to cancer treatment for non-elderly adults. By analyzing data from Pennsylvania, the study aims to understand the effects of increased insurance coverage on the quality of cancer care received by patients. It utilizes a variety of data sources, including cancer registries and hospital records, to assess treatment outcomes and disparities in care. The goal is to provide insights that could inform future healthcare policies and reforms.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are non-elderly adults diagnosed with cancer who have experienced changes in their insurance coverage due to recent policy reforms.
Not a fit: Patients who are elderly or those who do not have a cancer diagnosis may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved policies that enhance access to high-quality cancer treatment for patients across different insurance coverage scenarios.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that insurance coverage significantly impacts access to healthcare, suggesting that this study's approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sabik, Lindsay Marie — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Sabik, Lindsay Marie
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.