Improving healthcare access in rural areas of Texas
Official title: The Future of Rural Health: Accelerating Biomedical Excellence at TTUHSC
Funded at Texas Tech University Health Scis Center · NIH-11173663 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to make healthcare easier to access for people living in rural Texas, so they can get better services and improve their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Texas Tech University Health Scis Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lubbock, United States) |
| Project start | August 20, 2024 |
| Project end | February 28, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $380,054 |
| NIH project number | 5UC2MD019638-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11173663 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals residing in rural areas of Texas who face barriers to accessing healthcare services.
✕Less likely to help
Patients living in urban areas or those who already have adequate access to healthcare services may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing healthcare access and addressing disparities in rural Texas through the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC). The project aims to build research capacity and develop a skilled workforce to tackle healthcare inequities in underserved communities. By conducting a needs assessment and optimizing existing tools, the research seeks to improve the delivery of healthcare services and biomedical research in these areas. Patients in rural regions may benefit from improved access to healthcare resources and better health outcomes as a result of this initiative.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve healthcare access and outcomes for patients living in rural Texas.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in improving healthcare access in rural areas through targeted interventions, making this approach promising.
Where this research is happening
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Texas Tech University Health Scis Center
Lubbock, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mcmahon, Lance R. — Texas Tech University Health Scis Center
- Study coordinator: Mcmahon, Lance R.
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.