Improving heart health for rural working-age adults in the U.S.
Official title: Strategies to Improve the Cardiovascular Health of Rural Working-Age Adults in the United States
Funded at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center · NIH-11179261 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at ways to help working-age adults in rural areas of the U.S. get better heart health care, especially after the challenges of COVID-19, by exploring options like lowering the Medicare age and improving telemedicine services, while also considering internet access issues.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $762,175 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL174549-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11179261 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are working-age adults aged 20 to 64 living in rural areas of the United States.
✕Less likely to help
Patients living in urban areas or those outside the age range of 20 to 64 may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the higher rates of cardiovascular mortality among working-age adults in rural areas of the United States. It aims to identify effective policy strategies to enhance access to healthcare, particularly in the wake of challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The study will explore options such as lowering the Medicare eligibility age and expanding telemedicine services, while also considering the barriers posed by limited internet access in these communities. By analyzing these strategies, the research seeks to improve overall cardiovascular health outcomes for this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to healthcare and better cardiovascular health for rural working-age adults.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that improving access to healthcare services can significantly enhance health outcomes, indicating potential success for similar approaches in this study.
Where this research is happening
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wadhera, Rishi Kumar — Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Wadhera, Rishi Kumar
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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.