How hospital finances and NICU strain affect neonatal outcomes and disparities
Official title: Hospital Financial Health, NICU Strain, and Neonatal Outcome Variation and Subpopulation Disparities
Funded at Children's Hosp of Philadelphia · NIH-11137184 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how the financial health of hospitals and the stress on neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) affect the health outcomes of newborns, especially among different groups of people, to help create better healthcare policies that can improve care for mothers and babies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Hosp of Philadelphia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2025 |
| Project end | March 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $160,052 |
| NIH project number | 1K23HD115872-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11137184 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are infants admitted to neonatal intensive care units, particularly those from NIH-prioritized subpopulations.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not admitted to NICUs or do not fall within the studied subpopulations may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of hospital financial health and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) strain on the variation of neonatal outcomes and disparities among different subpopulations. By utilizing advanced econometric methods, the study aims to analyze retrospective data to understand how these hospital characteristics influence the health outcomes of infants requiring NICU care. The goal is to inform policies and interventions that can reduce disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes across various populations. Patients may benefit from improved healthcare policies based on the findings of this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare policies that enhance neonatal outcomes and reduce disparities among vulnerable populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that addressing hospital financial health and operational strain can lead to improved patient outcomes, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Salazar, Elizabeth G — Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
- Study coordinator: Salazar, Elizabeth G
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.