Improving access to transportation for medical appointments
Addressing adoption barriers to patient transportation services
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 ID | NIH-10886144 on NIH RePORTER |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients who rely on transportation services to attend medical appointments, particularly those enrolled in Medicaid.
Not a fit: Patients who have reliable transportation options or do not require assistance getting to medical appointments may not benefit from this research.
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 performed: Other research has shown success in utilizing digital tools to improve healthcare access, indicating that this approach has potential.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Transcendent International, LLC — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Do, Bridgette — Transcendent International, LLC
- Study coordinator: Do, Bridgette
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.