How health insurance deductibles affect care for chest pain and heart conditions
Impact of Health Deductible Health Plans on the Evaluation, Treatment, and Outcomes for Acute Coronary Syndrome
This study looks at how high deductible health insurance plans affect people with chest pain and heart issues, especially how costs might make them think twice about getting emergency care, and it aims to help improve healthcare policies for better patient outcomes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10903823 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of high deductible health plans on the evaluation and treatment of acute chest pain and cardiovascular conditions. It focuses on how out-of-pocket costs influence patient decisions to seek emergency care and the subsequent outcomes of those who do. The study will analyze data from a large commercial claims database to assess whether these insurance plans negatively affect the health outcomes of patients experiencing acute myocardial infarction. By understanding these dynamics, the research aims to inform better healthcare policies and practices.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals experiencing acute chest pain or those at risk for acute coronary syndrome, particularly those enrolled in high deductible health plans.
Not a fit: Patients who are not experiencing acute chest pain or who are not enrolled in high deductible health plans may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare policies that ensure better access to timely cardiovascular care for patients with high deductible health plans.
How similar studies have performed: Preliminary studies have shown that high deductible health plans can negatively impact healthcare utilization and outcomes, indicating that this research builds on existing findings.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chou, Shih-Chuan — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Chou, Shih-Chuan
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.