Improving healthcare quality for chronic disease management
Official title: HSR&D Senior Research Career Scientist Award
Funded at Portland VA Medical Center · NIH-9773483 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding better ways to help Veterans with chronic diseases get the care they need, by looking at health data to improve how services are provided and make sure they receive top-notch treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Portland VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2019 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 1IK6HX002837-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-9773483 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Veterans suffering from chronic diseases such as chronic kidney disease or other chronic illnesses.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not Veterans or do not have chronic diseases may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the quality and value of healthcare for patients with chronic diseases, particularly within the Veteran population. Led by Dr. Denise M Hynes, the project involves analyzing complex health data to improve care coordination and patient outcomes. The research includes a multisite project aimed at evaluating and expanding VA community care services across the United States, ensuring that Veterans receive the best possible care. By transforming health data into standardized formats, the research aims to facilitate better healthcare delivery and outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare services and outcomes for patients with chronic diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in similar areas has shown success in improving healthcare delivery and outcomes for chronic disease management.
Where this research is happening
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Portland VA Medical Center
Portland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hynes, Denise M. — Portland VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Hynes, Denise M.
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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.