Improving health systems through better coordination and support.
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at Vanderbilt University Medical Center · NIH-11004315 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making healthcare better by working with hospitals and clinics to share ideas and improve how they learn from patient care, so everyone can get the best treatment possible.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $194,122 |
| NIH project number | 5P30HS029767-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11004315 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include patients receiving care in health systems that participate in the RAPID-LHS initiative.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not receiving care in the participating health systems may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This project focuses on enhancing the operational support for the RAPID-LHS Center, which aims to improve learning health systems. It involves engaging health system stakeholders, overseeing program activities, and ensuring effective communication among various partners. The initiative will also evaluate programs and disseminate findings to improve patient care and health outcomes. By collaborating with multiple institutions, the project seeks to embed research into real-world healthcare settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective healthcare delivery and improved patient outcomes through better integration of research and practice.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives focused on improving learning health systems have shown promise in enhancing patient care and outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Roumie, Christianne L. — Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Roumie, Christianne L.
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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.