How Medicaid coverage affects healthcare for adults with diabetes

DP20-002 - Effects of Medicaid Coverage and State-Level Delivery Approaches on Healthcare Quality, Outcomes, and Costs for Adults with Diabetes

NIH-funded research Northwestern University at Chicago · NIH-10854700

This study looks at how different Medicaid rules and healthcare systems in each state affect the care and costs for adults with diabetes, aiming to find ways to make it easier for people to manage their diabetes and get better health outcomes.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionNorthwestern University at Chicago NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Chicago, United States)
Project IDNIH-10854700 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research investigates how different Medicaid policies and state-level healthcare delivery approaches impact the quality of care, health outcomes, and costs for adults living with diabetes. It aims to understand the barriers that prevent effective diabetes management and how changes in Medicaid can improve access to coordinated healthcare services. By analyzing variations in Medicaid programs across states, the study seeks to identify effective strategies that enhance patient engagement and health outcomes for vulnerable populations. The research will utilize data from various states to evaluate the effectiveness of these policy changes.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults with diabetes who are enrolled in Medicaid or are eligible for Medicaid services.

Not a fit: Patients who do not have diabetes or are not eligible for Medicaid may not receive any benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare access and outcomes for adults with diabetes, particularly among vulnerable populations.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that policy changes in Medicaid can lead to improved health outcomes for chronic conditions, indicating potential success for this approach.

Where this research is happening

Chicago, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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