How payment models affect heart failure care quality
The Effect of Value-based Payment on Heart Failure Quality of Care (Value-HF)
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · STANFORD UNIVERSITY · NIH-10897049
This study is looking at how a payment program for doctors affects the care heart failure patients receive, and it will also test if including feedback from patients can help improve their quality of life.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | STANFORD UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (STANFORD, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10897049 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how value-based payment programs, specifically Medicare’s Merit-based Incentive Program (MIPS), impact the quality of care for heart failure patients. It includes a trial to assess whether integrating patient-reported outcomes into heart failure clinic workflows can enhance health-related quality of life. Additionally, the study will analyze trends in heart failure care since the introduction of MIPS, focusing on therapy use, mortality rates, and costs. By evaluating these factors, the research aims to determine the effectiveness and feasibility of these payment models in improving patient outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with heart failure who are receiving care through Medicare.
Not a fit: Patients who are not diagnosed with heart failure or those not covered by Medicare may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved quality of care and better health outcomes for heart failure patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that value-based payment models can lead to improvements in healthcare quality, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
STANFORD, UNITED STATES
- STANFORD UNIVERSITY — STANFORD, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SANDHU, ALEXANDER — STANFORD UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: SANDHU, ALEXANDER
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.