Improving opioid use disorder treatment quality and equity through Medicaid
Official title: Improving quality and equity of opioid use disorder treatment using a multi-state Medicaid research network
Funded at University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh · NIH-10932216 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding ways to improve treatment for people with opioid use disorder who are on Medicaid, especially those from underserved communities, by listening to their experiences and creating better ways to measure how well the treatment is working.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $2,307,901 |
| NIH project number | 5RM1DA059365-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10932216 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals receiving Medicaid who are diagnosed with opioid use disorder, especially those from minority or disadvantaged backgrounds.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not covered by Medicaid or do not have a diagnosis of opioid use disorder may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the quality of treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) among individuals covered by Medicaid, particularly those from minoritized and socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds. It aims to develop better measures of treatment quality and evaluate the impact of these measures on patient outcomes, including overdose rates. By addressing gaps in current quality measurement systems, the project seeks to create targeted interventions that improve care and reduce disparities in treatment. Patients will be engaged in providing feedback on their experiences, which will inform the development of these quality measures.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment outcomes and reduced disparities for patients with opioid use disorder.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that improving quality measures in healthcare can lead to better patient outcomes, suggesting that this approach has the potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Donohue, Julie Marie — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Donohue, Julie Marie
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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.