Improving care for adults with behavioral health conditions through integrated services
Official title: Care Integration, Supportive Housing, and Outcomes for Medicaid Accountable Care Organization Enrollees with Behavioral Health Conditions
Funded at Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester · NIH-10896589 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how combining mental health, addiction treatment, and regular medical care in one place can help adults on Medicaid who have behavioral health issues feel better and stay healthier, while also connecting them to important social services they might need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Worcester, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $46,475 |
| NIH project number | 1R36HS030039-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10896589 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults enrolled in Medicaid who have behavioral health conditions, including mental health and substance use disorders.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have behavioral health conditions or are not enrolled in Medicaid may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how integrating mental health, addiction treatment, and primary care services can improve outcomes for adults with behavioral health conditions enrolled in Medicaid. It focuses on addressing the complex health needs of these individuals by providing comprehensive care in one location, which includes connecting them to necessary social services. The study aims to reduce hospital visits and improve overall health by ensuring that patients receive coordinated care that addresses both their medical and social needs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better health outcomes and quality of life for patients with behavioral health conditions by providing them with more accessible and integrated care.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that integrated care models can improve health outcomes for patients with behavioral health conditions, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester
Worcester, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sabatino, Meagan J — Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester
- Study coordinator: Sabatino, Meagan J
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.