Improving cancer care coordination in health systems
Project 1: Care Integration for Patients with Cancer Treated in Health Systems
This study is looking at how well cancer care works when hospitals and doctors work together as a team, and it's aimed at helping improve treatment and support for patients, especially those from underserved communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Harvard Medical School NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10935521 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project investigates how cancer care is integrated within health systems that own hospitals and medical practices. It aims to understand the effectiveness of various integration methods, such as teamwork and shared protocols, in managing complex cancer treatments. By analyzing different health system practices, the research will assess how these integration strategies impact the quality of care, patient outcomes, and healthcare costs, particularly for marginalized populations. The project will involve case studies and surveys to gather data on these integration measures.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients with cancer receiving treatment within integrated health systems.
Not a fit: Patients receiving cancer treatment outside of integrated health systems may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved coordination of cancer care, resulting in better patient outcomes and reduced healthcare costs.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that effective care integration can significantly improve patient outcomes in various healthcare settings.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Harvard Medical School — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kerrissey, Michaela June — Harvard Medical School
- Study coordinator: Kerrissey, Michaela June
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.