Improving how we evaluate healthcare providers' performance
Improve Statistical Methods for Profiling of Healthcare Providers
This study is working to improve how we understand and compare healthcare providers for patients with end-stage renal disease, so you can make better choices about your care based on how well different doctors and clinics perform.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11110294 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the methods used to profile healthcare providers by analyzing patient outcomes associated with them. It aims to develop better statistical techniques to identify both high-performing and low-performing providers, particularly in the context of end-stage renal disease (ESRD). By utilizing a large dataset that includes over 2 million patients and 3,000 comorbidities, the research seeks to improve risk adjustment methods, ensuring that evaluations are fair and accurate. This will help patients make more informed choices about their healthcare providers.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients receiving treatment for end-stage renal disease who are concerned about the quality of care they receive.
Not a fit: Patients who are not receiving treatment for end-stage renal disease or those who are not involved in healthcare decision-making may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate evaluations of healthcare providers, ultimately improving patient care and outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in improving healthcare provider profiling through advanced statistical methods, indicating that this approach has potential for meaningful advancements.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: He, Zhi Kevin — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: He, Zhi Kevin
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.