Improving cancer detection and treatment for dual eligible Medicare beneficiaries
Detection and treatment of breast and colorectal cancer in dual eligible beneficiaries in the Medicare Sharing Savings Program
This study is looking at how a special Medicare program helps people who have both Medicare and Medicaid get better breast and colorectal cancer screenings and treatments, so we can find out what challenges they face and how to improve their care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10663224 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on individuals who are dually enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid, a group that often faces significant healthcare challenges, particularly in cancer care. The study aims to evaluate how the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) affects the quality of breast and colorectal cancer screening and treatment for these vulnerable patients. By analyzing data from these programs, the research seeks to identify barriers to effective cancer care and improve outcomes for patients who are less likely to receive timely screenings and treatments. The approach includes assessing the impact of coordinated care models on cancer management in this population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 65 and older who are dually enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid and are at risk for breast or colorectal cancer.
Not a fit: Patients who are not dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid or those under 65 years of age may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cancer screening and treatment outcomes for dual eligible patients, ultimately reducing cancer mortality rates in this vulnerable group.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that coordinated care models like the MSSP can improve healthcare quality, but their specific impact on cancer care for dual eligibles is still being explored.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Oh, Nul L — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Oh, Nul L
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.