Improving healthcare quality for racial and ethnic minorities in VA care
Official title: Mitigating Racial/Ethnic and Socio-Economic Disparities in VA Care Quality and Patient Experience
Funded at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System · NIH-11199656 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how different racial and ethnic groups of veterans experience healthcare for conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes, and it aims to find ways to improve their care by understanding the challenges they face and how well the Patient Aligned Care Teams are helping them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2018 |
| Project end | August 31, 2024 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5I01HX002515-06 |
| Project ID | NIH-11199656 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include racial and ethnic minority veterans, particularly those with hypertension or diabetes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not part of racial or ethnic minority groups or those without hypertension or diabetes may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the disparities in healthcare quality and patient experiences among racial and ethnic minorities within the Veterans Affairs (VA) system, particularly focusing on hypertension and diabetes management. It aims to understand how socio-economic status influences these disparities and explores the effectiveness of Patient Aligned Care Teams (PACT) in delivering care tailored to the needs of vulnerable populations. By identifying barriers to care and implementing evidence-based interventions, the research seeks to enhance healthcare delivery for these groups. The findings could lead to improved strategies for addressing healthcare inequities in the VA system.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare outcomes and experiences for racial and ethnic minority veterans.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that targeted interventions can effectively reduce healthcare disparities, suggesting that this approach may yield positive results.
Where this research is happening
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VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Washington, Donna — VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
- Study coordinator: Washington, Donna
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.