Improving care for cancer patients in independent practices
Official title: Project 2: Care Integration for Patients with Cancer Treated in Independent Practices
Funded at Harvard Medical School · NIH-10935522 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to make cancer care better by helping doctors, surgeons, and pharmacists work together more smoothly, so that patients have a better experience and get the best treatment possible.
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 start | September 15, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $450,602 |
| NIH project number | 1P01CA281850-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10935522 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are cancer patients receiving treatment in independent oncology practices.
✕Less likely to help
Patients receiving care in large hospital systems or those not undergoing cancer treatment may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the integration of care for cancer patients treated in independent oncology practices. It aims to identify effective methods of coordinating care among various healthcare providers, including oncologists, surgeons, and pharmacists, to improve patient outcomes. By conducting case studies and surveys, the research will explore how different forms of care integration can lead to better quality of care and overall patient experiences. The findings will help tailor care integration measures specifically for oncology settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved quality of care and better health outcomes for cancer patients treated in independent practices.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that effective care integration can significantly improve patient outcomes, suggesting that this approach has the potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Harvard Medical School
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Keating, Nancy L — Harvard Medical School
- Study coordinator: Keating, Nancy L
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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.