Investigating disparities in rehabilitation care for stroke patients based on race and dual enrollment in Medicare and Medicaid.
Race and Medicare-Medicaid Dual Enrollment Disparities in Access to Quality and Intensity of Post-Acute Rehabilitation Care and Health Outcomes in Patients with Stroke
This study is looking at how race and ethnicity can affect stroke patients' access to good rehabilitation care, especially for those who have both Medicare and Medicaid, to find out what helps or hinders their recovery.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Utah NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11000251 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research examines how racial and ethnic disparities affect access to quality rehabilitation care for stroke patients who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid. It aims to understand the factors influencing the selection of inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs) and how these choices impact patient health outcomes. By analyzing Medicare claims data and gathering insights from patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers, the study seeks to identify barriers and facilitators that affect the quality and intensity of rehabilitation services received by minority patients after a stroke.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are stroke patients who are dual eligible for Medicare and Medicaid and belong to racial or ethnic minority groups.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have dual eligibility for Medicare and Medicaid or who are not from racial or ethnic minority backgrounds may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to high-quality rehabilitation care for stroke patients from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has highlighted disparities in healthcare access and outcomes, suggesting that addressing these issues could lead to significant improvements in patient care.
Where this research is happening
Salt Lake City, United States
- University of Utah — Salt Lake City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kumar, Amit — University of Utah
- Study coordinator: Kumar, Amit
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.