How health insurance affects access to cardiovascular care
Association of Health Insurance with Access to Cardiovascular Care
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA · NIH-10892791
This study looks at how having health insurance, especially through Medicaid, helps low-income people and racial minorities get better heart care, like for heart attacks and strokes, to see if more people are getting the help they need since the Affordable Care Act was introduced.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10892791 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between health insurance coverage and access to cardiovascular care, particularly for low-income individuals and racial minorities. It aims to determine if the expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act has improved access to both inpatient and outpatient care for conditions like acute myocardial infarction and stroke. The study will analyze data to see if these changes have helped reduce disparities in care access between different racial groups. By understanding these dynamics, the research hopes to highlight the importance of health insurance in improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are low-income individuals and racial minorities who have experienced cardiovascular conditions or are at risk for them.
Not a fit: Patients who are not low-income or do not belong to racial minority groups may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to cardiovascular care for low-income and minority patients, ultimately reducing health disparities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that expanding health insurance coverage can lead to better health outcomes, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA — PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: KHATANA, SAMEED AHMED MUSTAFA — UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
- Study coordinator: KHATANA, SAMEED AHMED MUSTAFA
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.