Improving health equity through community-aligned learning systems in Boston
Official title: Boston Health Equity & community-Aligned Learning Health System (Boston-HEALHS)
Funded at Boston Medical Center · NIH-11004269 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The Boston HEALHS project is all about working together with patients and community members to make health care better and more relevant for everyone, by listening to what people need and quickly putting those ideas into action.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $978,045 |
| NIH project number | 5P30HS029752-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11004269 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include individuals from diverse backgrounds who are engaged with community health initiatives or are patients within the Boston health system.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not part of the Boston health system or those who do not engage with community health programs may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
The Boston Health Equity & community-Aligned Learning Health System (Boston HEALHS) aims to enhance health care delivery by integrating community input and patient-centered approaches into research and training. This initiative will involve collaboration among researchers, health system leaders, patients, and local stakeholders to ensure that health care improvements are relevant and effective. By focusing on community engagement, the program seeks to identify priority health topics and rapidly implement findings to improve care delivery in a diverse population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more equitable health care practices and improved health outcomes for underserved communities.
How similar studies have gone: Similar community-engaged health initiatives have shown promise in improving health outcomes, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Boston Medical Center
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fischer, Michael a. — Boston Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Fischer, Michael a.
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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.