Improving access to transportation for medical appointments
Official title: Addressing adoption barriers to patient transportation services
Funded at Transcendent International, LLC · NIH-10886144 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a helpful tool called Transportation 360 that will make it easier for patients to get to their medical appointments by giving healthcare facilities smart ideas for transportation options that fit their needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Transcendent International, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 22, 2021 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $734,677 |
| NIH project number | 5R44NR020320-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10886144 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients who rely on transportation services to attend medical appointments, particularly those enrolled in Medicaid.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have reliable transportation options or do not require assistance getting to medical appointments may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to tackle the significant issue of transportation access that affects patients' ability to attend medical appointments. It focuses on creating a digital decision-support tool called Transportation 360 (T360) that helps healthcare facility administrators develop patient-centered transportation strategies. By analyzing data from electronic medical records and considering legal and financial constraints, T360 will provide tailored recommendations for transportation options. This approach seeks to enhance appointment attendance and reduce the financial burden on healthcare facilities caused by no-shows.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve patients' access to necessary medical appointments, leading to better health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in utilizing digital tools to improve healthcare access, indicating that this approach has potential.
Where this research is happening
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Transcendent International, LLC
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Do, Bridgette — Transcendent International, LLC
- Study coordinator: Do, Bridgette
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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.