Improving electronic health records for better patient care
Centralized Coordination and Standardization of Electronic Health Record (EHR) Pilot
This study is working to make sure that all cancer patients get the same high-quality care by improving how electronic health records are used at cancer centers, so everyone has a better experience with their treatment and billing.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Leidos Biomedical Research, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Frederick, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10498200 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the use of electronic health records (EHRs) across NCI-supported Cancer Centers to ensure that all patients receive standardized and high-quality care. By centralizing and standardizing EHR systems, the project aims to improve the consistency of care plans for both inpatients and outpatients, which is crucial for effective treatment and billing processes. The methodology involves analyzing current EHR implementations and developing protocols that can be uniformly applied across different institutions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include patients receiving treatment at NCI-supported Cancer Centers who are part of the EHR system being standardized.
Not a fit: Patients who are not receiving care at NCI-supported Cancer Centers or those whose treatment does not involve the use of EHRs may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more consistent and efficient patient care across cancer treatment centers.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that standardizing EHR systems can lead to improved patient outcomes and operational efficiencies, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Frederick, United States
- Leidos Biomedical Research, INC. — Frederick, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dmitrovsky, Ethan — Leidos Biomedical Research, INC.
- Study coordinator: Dmitrovsky, Ethan
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.