Improving hospital quality and costs through consolidation
Fulfilling the Promise of Hospital Consolidation to Improve Clinical Quality and Costs
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR · NIH-11094698
This study looks at how combining hospitals into bigger groups impacts the quality of care and costs for patients, especially when it comes to surgeries, to see if this can lead to better results and more efficient care for everyone.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11094698 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how the consolidation of hospitals into larger systems affects the quality of care and costs for patients. It focuses on surgical services as a key area to evaluate the impact of these consolidations. By analyzing data from various surgical procedures, the research aims to identify how optimizing hospital networks can lead to better patient outcomes and more efficient care delivery. The study will assess factors such as the centralization of complex surgeries and the management of low-volume procedures.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include patients undergoing surgical procedures within hospital systems that are part of a consolidation effort.
Not a fit: Patients receiving care outside of consolidated hospital systems or those not requiring surgical interventions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved surgical outcomes and reduced healthcare costs for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown mixed results regarding the benefits of hospital consolidation, indicating that while some systems improve quality and costs, others do not achieve the expected outcomes.
Where this research is happening
ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR — ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: IBRAHIM, ANDREW MOUNIR — UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR
- Study coordinator: IBRAHIM, ANDREW MOUNIR
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.