Improving care for nursing home residents with Alzheimer's and related dementias
Official title: Aligning incentives across Medicaid and Medicare for nursing home residents with AD/ADRD
Funded at University of Pennsylvania · NIH-11084560 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at ways to improve care for nursing home residents with Alzheimer's and related dementias by making sure that the money from Medicaid and Medicare works better together, so these patients get the quality care they deserve and spend less time in the hospital.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | May 15, 2024 |
| Project end | February 28, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $796,472 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AG087091-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11084560 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are nursing home residents who are dually eligible for Medicaid and Medicare and have Alzheimer's disease or related dementias.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in nursing homes or are not dually eligible for Medicaid and Medicare may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how to better align financial incentives between Medicaid and Medicare to improve the quality of care for nursing home residents suffering from Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. It focuses on the challenges faced by dual-eligible residents who often receive inadequate care due to conflicting payment structures. By exploring potential solutions, such as increasing Medicaid per-diem rates, the research aims to reduce unnecessary hospitalizations and enhance the overall care experience for these vulnerable patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved quality of care and reduced hospitalizations for nursing home residents with Alzheimer's and related dementias.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has indicated that aligning financial incentives can lead to improved care outcomes in similar healthcare settings, suggesting a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Werner, Rachel M — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Werner, Rachel M
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.