How hospital and cardiologist teamwork affects heart care and costs
Effect of Hospital-Cardiologist Integration on Clinical Practice, Healthcare Quality, and Medicare Spending
['FUNDING_R01'] · GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY · NIH-10848202
This study looks at how working together more closely between hospitals and heart doctors can improve care and lower costs for patients with serious heart issues, like heart attacks or heart failure.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10848202 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of hospital-cardiologist integration on the quality of care and costs for patients with heart conditions, specifically those hospitalized with acute myocardial infarction or heart failure. By analyzing a large Medicare dataset, the study aims to understand how this integration influences patient outcomes and healthcare delivery. The researchers will employ a novel measure of integration and utilize difference-in-differences analysis to derive causal estimates of its effects. This approach seeks to provide insights into whether better coordination of care leads to improved health outcomes and reduced healthcare spending.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients hospitalized with acute myocardial infarction or heart failure.
Not a fit: Patients with non-cardiovascular conditions or those not requiring hospitalization for heart issues may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved heart care quality and reduced healthcare costs for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown mixed results regarding the benefits of hospital-cardiologist integration, indicating that while some improvements have been noted, the evidence remains limited and warrants further investigation.
Where this research is happening
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES
- GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY — WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MOGHTADERI, ALI — GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: MOGHTADERI, ALI
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.
Conditions: cardiovascular disorder, Cardiovascular Diseases