Improving healthcare by integrating patient care with research and evidence-based practices
Official title: Realizing Accelerated Progress, Investigation, Implementation, and Dissemination in Learning Health Systems (RAPID-LHS) Center
Funded at Vanderbilt University Medical Center · NIH-11004303 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making healthcare better for patients by using the best research to guide their care, and it’s designed for healthcare professionals who want to improve how they work with patients and each other.
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) | $986,302 |
| NIH project number | 5P30HS029767-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11004303 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients who are receiving care in healthcare systems that are part of the learning health system initiative.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not engaged in healthcare systems that participate in this learning health system may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on bridging the gap between clinical evidence and its application in healthcare settings. It aims to create a learning health system that continuously generates and applies the best evidence for patient care, ensuring that healthcare choices are informed and collaborative. By training scientists in patient-centered outcomes and health policy evaluation, the project seeks to enhance the quality, safety, and value of healthcare. The initiative emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and aims to embed research within everyday patient care to drive innovation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and personalized healthcare interventions for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives focused on learning health systems have shown promise in improving patient outcomes and healthcare delivery, indicating that this approach is both relevant and potentially impactful.
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.
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.