Improving emergency care for Veterans
Official title: Improving Value through Comprehensive Episodes of Emergency Care for Veterans
Funded at Veterans Health Administration · NIH-11066472 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how emergency care is provided to Veterans to find ways to make it better and more effective, so they can receive the best treatment possible when they need it most.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Veterans Health Administration NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5I01HX003601-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11066472 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Veterans who frequently utilize emergency department services or have chronic conditions requiring acute care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not use emergency services or have conditions that do not require emergency care may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the quality and value of emergency care provided to Veterans by analyzing how emergency department visits and hospitalizations are managed within the Veterans Affairs health system. It aims to develop a comprehensive model to evaluate the entire episode of care for Veterans, identifying variations in treatment and opportunities for improvement. By utilizing episode of care models, the research seeks to better understand the effectiveness and efficiency of emergency care services, ultimately leading to improved patient outcomes. The study will involve collaboration with various healthcare providers to gather data and insights on emergency care practices.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and efficient emergency care for Veterans, improving their overall health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using episode of care models in other healthcare settings, indicating potential for similar advancements in emergency care for Veterans.
Where this research is happening
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Veterans Health Administration
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kocher, Keith Eric — Veterans Health Administration
- Study coordinator: Kocher, Keith Eric
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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.