Improving healthcare quality and equity for minority groups
Columbia-Cornell-Einstein EQUIP+ Center for Learning Health System Science
This study is working to make healthcare fairer for everyone, especially for minority groups, by involving patients and communities in improving care and making sure healthcare workers reflect the diversity of the people they serve.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11004283 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing healthcare disparities faced by minority groups in the U.S. by embedding health equity into quality and safety efforts within healthcare systems. It aims to engage patients and communities as partners while expanding workforce diversity and equipping leaders to reduce health disparities. The project utilizes Implementation Science and Informatics to conduct Patient-Centered Outcomes Research and Comparative Effectiveness Research, fostering a collaborative approach among three prestigious institutions in New York City.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include minority patients experiencing healthcare disparities.
Not a fit: Patients who are not part of minority groups or who do not experience significant healthcare disparities may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare quality and reduced disparities for minority populations.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in similar approaches to addressing health disparities, indicating the potential for meaningful advancements in this area.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Columbia University Health Sciences — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Adelman, Jason Stuart — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Adelman, Jason Stuart
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 below.