Improving surgical cancer care through health system collaboration
Official title: Leveraging Health Systems to Increase Implementation of Evidence-based Surgical Cancer Care
Funded at University of Alabama at Birmingham · NIH-10897070 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how bringing hospitals together into larger health systems can help improve cancer surgery for patients, especially those in rural areas, by making sure they have better access to the right treatments and care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama at Birmingham NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Birmingham, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $197,173 |
| NIH project number | 5K08CA283001-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10897070 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are surgical cancer patients, especially those receiving care in rural health facilities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not undergoing surgical treatment for cancer or those receiving care outside of the studied health systems may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how consolidating hospitals into health systems can enhance surgical cancer care for patients. It aims to improve access to effective treatments and ensure that evidence-based practices are implemented consistently across different facilities. By analyzing the characteristics of these health systems, the study seeks to identify strategies that can help rural patients receive better cancer care. The research will utilize data from various sources to understand the impact of treatment locations on patient outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to effective surgical cancer treatments for patients, particularly those in rural areas.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that health system consolidation can lead to improved patient outcomes, although the effectiveness of implementation strategies remains variable.
Where this research is happening
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Broman, Kristy Kummerow — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Broman, Kristy Kummerow
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.