Improving access to surgical care through insurance and workforce strategies
Insurance Coverage and Workforce Incentives to Improve Access to Surgical Care
This study is looking at how improving insurance coverage and offering incentives to healthcare workers can help more people get the surgeries they need, especially in places where there aren’t enough surgeons or for those without insurance.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11139392 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how insurance coverage and workforce incentives can enhance access to surgical care in the United States. It addresses the significant disparities in surgical availability, particularly in areas lacking surgeons and among populations without insurance. By evaluating policies like Medicaid Expansion and Health Profession Shortage Areas, the study aims to identify effective strategies to facilitate elective surgeries and reduce the need for emergency interventions. The research will focus on various surgical conditions that benefit from timely elective procedures.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals living in areas with limited surgical resources or those lacking adequate insurance coverage for elective surgeries.
Not a fit: Patients who already have access to surgical care and adequate insurance coverage may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to elective surgical care for millions of Americans, reducing complications and healthcare costs.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that improving insurance coverage and workforce incentives can effectively enhance access to healthcare services, suggesting a promising approach in this study.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ibrahim, Andrew Mounir — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Ibrahim, Andrew Mounir
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.