How hospital and physician partnerships affect healthcare access and quality for rural residents.
Official title: Implications of hospital-physician integration for urban-rural equity in access, care coordination, and outcomes.
Funded at Northeastern University · NIH-10910096 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how bringing hospitals and doctors together can make healthcare better and fairer for people living in rural areas, focusing on improving access to care and keeping costs in check.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northeastern University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $148,859 |
| NIH project number | 5K01HS029278-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10910096 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are rural residents who may experience disparities in healthcare access and quality.
✕Less likely to help
Patients living in urban areas or those who do not face barriers to healthcare access may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of integrating hospitals and physicians on healthcare quality and equity, particularly for individuals living in rural areas. It aims to understand how this integration can improve care coordination and access to services, while also addressing concerns about costs and quality. The project will utilize a combination of qualitative and mixed-methods approaches, along with survey design, to gather comprehensive data on rural health needs and service delivery. By training in these methodologies, the researcher aims to fill gaps in existing literature and provide valuable insights into healthcare integration.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare access and outcomes for rural residents.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown that hospital-physician integration can lead to improved care coordination, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Northeastern University
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Post, Brady — Northeastern University
- Study coordinator: Post, Brady
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.