Improving care for people with both Medicare and Medicaid who have complex health needs.
Integrated Care Plans and Health Care Quality, Outcomes, and Equity for Medicare-Medicaid Dual Eligible Beneficiaries with Multimorbidity, Frailty, or Dementia
This study is looking at ways to make healthcare better for people who have both Medicare and Medicaid, especially those dealing with multiple health problems or conditions like dementia, by testing new care plans that help coordinate services and make things easier for patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Harvard School of Public Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10944172 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the quality of care for individuals who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid, particularly those with multiple health issues, frailty, or dementia. It aims to evaluate integrated care plans that coordinate services across these two programs, addressing the challenges faced by patients in non-integrated plans. By analyzing the effectiveness of these integrated plans, the research seeks to identify ways to improve patient outcomes and reduce administrative burdens that can hinder care. Patients may benefit from a more streamlined and supportive healthcare experience.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Medicare-Medicaid dual eligible beneficiaries who are experiencing multimorbidity, frailty, or dementia.
Not a fit: Patients who are not eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid or those without complex health needs may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare coordination and better health outcomes for patients with complex needs.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that integrated care approaches can lead to better health outcomes for similar populations, indicating a promising avenue for this study.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Harvard School of Public Health — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Figueroa, Jose Francisco — Harvard School of Public Health
- Study coordinator: Figueroa, Jose Francisco
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.