Improving access to care for Veterans
Official title: HSR&D Senior Research Career Scientist Award
Funded at Durham VA Medical Center · NIH-11193246 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making healthcare better for Veterans by finding ways to improve how quickly and easily they can get the care they need, so they can enjoy a healthier life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Durham VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2020 |
| Project end | February 28, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5IK6HX003161-06 |
| Project ID | NIH-11193246 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Veterans seeking improved access to healthcare services and those experiencing chronic health conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not Veterans or those who do not require access to VA healthcare services may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the healthcare experience for Veterans by developing and evaluating programs that improve access to care, timeliness of services, and the efficiency of health resources. Led by Dr. Hayden Bosworth, the project aims to create a high-performing integrated network of care within the VA system. By addressing chronic care self-management and eliminating healthcare disparities, the research seeks to translate findings into practical solutions that can be implemented nationwide. Veterans may benefit from improved healthcare delivery models and better access to essential services.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant improvements in the quality and accessibility of healthcare services for Veterans.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in improving healthcare delivery models within the VA system, indicating that this approach has potential for meaningful impact.
Where this research is happening
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Durham VA Medical Center
Durham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bosworth, Hayden B — Durham VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Bosworth, Hayden B
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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.