How payment reforms in rural hospitals affect cancer surgery access and outcomes
Impact of Rural Hospital Payment and Delivery Reform on Geographic Disparities in Cancer Surgery
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH · NIH-10821460
This study looks at how new payment methods for rural hospitals in Pennsylvania affect the availability and quality of cancer surgeries for patients living in those areas, aiming to see if these changes help more people get the care they need.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10821460 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how changes in payment structures for rural hospitals impact the availability and quality of cancer surgery for patients living in these areas. It focuses on the Pennsylvania Rural Health Model, which aims to provide stable funding for hospitals while encouraging them to improve care delivery. By analyzing hospital discharge data, the study will assess whether these reforms lead to better access to surgical care and improved patient outcomes for cancer surgeries in rural settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are cancer patients residing in rural areas of Pennsylvania who may face barriers to accessing surgical care.
Not a fit: Patients living in urban areas or those who do not require surgical intervention for their cancer may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance access to cancer surgery and improve outcomes for patients in rural areas.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that payment reform and regionalization of surgical care can lead to improved outcomes, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH — PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SABIK, LINDSAY MARIE — UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH
- Study coordinator: SABIK, LINDSAY MARIE
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.
Conditions: Cancers, neoplasm/cancer