How Medicaid expansion affects healthcare for veterans with chronic kidney disease
Official title: Medicaid Expansion and Quality, Utilization and Coordination of Health Care for Veterans with Chronic Kidney Disease
Funded at Michael E Debakey VA Medical Center · NIH-11092704 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how expanding Medicaid helps veterans with chronic kidney disease get better healthcare and manage their treatments, especially when they use both VA and non-VA services.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Michael E Debakey VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2021 |
| Project end | September 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5I01HX002975-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11092704 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are veterans diagnosed with chronic kidney disease who may be utilizing both VA and non-VA healthcare services.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not veterans or do not have chronic kidney disease may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of Medicaid expansion on the quality and coordination of healthcare for veterans suffering from chronic kidney disease (CKD). It focuses on understanding how veterans utilize both VA and non-VA healthcare services, especially as they gain access to Medicaid. The study aims to identify gaps in care coordination that may arise from using multiple healthcare systems, which is crucial for veterans with complex health needs. By analyzing healthcare utilization and outcomes, the research seeks to improve care strategies for veterans with CKD.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare coordination and outcomes for veterans with chronic kidney disease.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that improving care coordination can significantly enhance health outcomes for patients with chronic conditions, indicating a promising approach in this study.
Where this research is happening
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Michael E Debakey VA Medical Center
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Petersen, Laura a — Michael E Debakey VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Petersen, Laura a
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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.