Improving the use of Medicare's Annual Wellness Visit for older adults
Official title: Increasing the Feasibility, Impact, and Equity of the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit (AWV)
Funded at University of California Los Angeles · NIH-11083631 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to help older adults, especially those who may not have easy access to healthcare, make the most of their Medicare Annual Wellness Visit by finding ways to overcome obstacles that keep them from getting important preventive services like cancer screenings and vaccinations.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2023 |
| Project end | April 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $543,884 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AG081996-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11083631 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 65 and above, particularly those from racial and ethnic minority groups or low socioeconomic backgrounds.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not eligible for Medicare or those who do not fall within the older adult age group may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the utilization of the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) among older adults, particularly those who are underserved. It focuses on addressing barriers that prevent older adults from accessing preventive health services, such as cancer screenings and vaccinations. The approach involves a multilevel intervention that combines electronic health record tools and practice redesign strategies to improve both patient demand and provider supply of these essential services. By increasing awareness and accessibility, the project seeks to ensure that older adults receive comprehensive preventive care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to increased preventive health service utilization among older adults, ultimately reducing serious illnesses and improving overall health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous interventions targeting the utilization of preventive health services in older adults have shown promise, indicating that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
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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.