Improving care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid
Official title: Long-term care integration for dually eligible individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias
Funded at Oregon Health & Science University · NIH-11098762 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at ways to make it easier for people with Alzheimer's and similar conditions who have both Medicare and Medicaid to get the care they need, so they can have better health and support from one place.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oregon Health & Science University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2024 |
| Project end | February 28, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $674,860 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AG083756-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11098762 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid or those without a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or related dementias may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the coordination of care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid. It aims to address the challenges these patients face due to the fragmented care system, which can lead to poor health outcomes. By integrating long-term care services with Medicare, the project seeks to streamline the care process, allowing patients to receive comprehensive support from a single insurance provider. This integration is expected to improve the overall quality of care and health outcomes for these vulnerable individuals.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better coordinated care and improved health outcomes for patients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that integrating care services for dually eligible individuals can lead to improved health outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kim, Hyunjee — Oregon Health & Science University
- Study coordinator: Kim, Hyunjee
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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.