How provider networks impact Medicaid patients with mental health conditions
The Effects of Provider Networks on Medicaid Enrollees with Mental Health Conditions
This study looks at how the way mental health providers are organized affects how easily people on Medicaid can get the care they need, aiming to find out what makes it easier for them to access treatment and improve their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oregon Health & Science University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11063225 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how the structure and stability of provider networks affect access to care and treatment outcomes for Medicaid enrollees with mental health conditions. It focuses on understanding the barriers these patients face in accessing necessary services and aims to identify which attributes of mental health provider networks are most beneficial. By analyzing extensive claims data from the Transformed Medicaid Statistical Information System, the study seeks to provide insights that can help improve care delivery for adults with mental health issues.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adult Medicaid enrollees diagnosed with mental health conditions, including both serious and mild/moderate mental illnesses.
Not a fit: Patients who are not enrolled in Medicaid or do not have a mental health diagnosis may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to mental health services and better health outcomes for Medicaid enrollees.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that provider network characteristics can significantly influence patient outcomes, suggesting that this approach has potential for meaningful insights.
Where this research is happening
Portland, United States
- Oregon Health & Science University — Portland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zhu, Jane Mingjia — Oregon Health & Science University
- Study coordinator: Zhu, Jane Mingjia
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.