Improving health care access and quality for individuals with dementia in special needs plans
Official title: Health Care Access, Quality, and Outcomes among Individuals with Dementia in Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-11144609 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at ways to improve health care for older adults with Alzheimer's and related conditions who are part of special plans that combine Medicare and Medicaid, so they can get better support and services at home and in their communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | April 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $702,825 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AG089597-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11144609 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older adults with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias who are dual eligible for Medicare and Medicaid.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have Alzheimer's disease or related dementias, or who are not dual eligible for Medicare and Medicaid, may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how to enhance health care access and quality for older adults with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD) who are enrolled in Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs). It focuses on the coordination between Medicare and Medicaid to ensure that these individuals receive the necessary medical, behavioral, and social support services. The study aims to identify effective strategies for improving home and community-based services, which are crucial for managing the long-term care needs of this population. By analyzing existing care models and their effectiveness, the research seeks to provide evidence-based recommendations for better care coordination.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and quality of life for patients with dementia by ensuring they receive better coordinated care.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that improving care coordination in similar populations can lead to better health outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Slade, Eric — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Slade, 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.