Improving the use of Medicare's Annual Wellness Visit for better preventive health services
Medicare Annual Wellness Visit Practice Redesign Toolkit: A Tailored Intervention to Improve Preventive Health Service Use
This study is working to make sure that older adults on Medicare get the important health check-ups and vaccinations they need by creating a helpful toolkit for doctors, so they can better connect with patients about these services.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10894100 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the use of the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) by developing a tailored toolkit for primary care practices. The project focuses on increasing the delivery of essential preventive health services, such as cancer screenings and vaccinations, particularly for adults aged 65 and older. By addressing both patient demand and provider supply, the intervention seeks to ensure that more patients receive the preventive care they need. The approach includes utilizing electronic health records to inform both providers and patients about available services.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 65 and older who are eligible for Medicare and may benefit from preventive health services.
Not a fit: Patients under the age of 65 or those who do not qualify for Medicare may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to increased access to vital preventive health services for older adults, improving their overall health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that similar interventions can effectively increase the use of preventive health services among older adults, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- University of California Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tarn, Derjung M — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Tarn, Derjung M
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.