Investigating how hospital quality and Medicaid expansion affect maternal health disparities among different racial and ethnic groups
Hospital quality, Medicaid expansion, and racial/ethnic disparitiesin maternal mortality and morbidity
This study looks at how the quality of hospitals and changes in Medicaid affect the health of mothers, especially focusing on differences among various racial and ethnic groups, to help understand why some women have better or worse experiences during childbirth.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of South Carolina at Columbia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10873172 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research examines the impact of hospital quality and Medicaid expansion on maternal health outcomes, particularly focusing on racial and ethnic disparities. It aims to identify whether differences in hospital quality exist across various regions, including rural areas, and to understand the factors influencing where women of different backgrounds give birth. The study will also explore the broader societal and structural conditions, such as structural racism, that may contribute to these disparities. By analyzing data from various hospitals, the research seeks to uncover the relationship between healthcare policies and maternal morbidity rates.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include pregnant women from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, particularly those who may be affected by disparities in maternal health outcomes.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or who do not belong to racial or ethnic minority groups may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved maternal health outcomes for minority women by informing policies that enhance hospital quality and access to care.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown significant disparities in maternal health outcomes based on hospital quality, indicating that this research builds on established findings while exploring new dimensions.
Where this research is happening
Columbia, United States
- University of South Carolina at Columbia — Columbia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Boghossian, Nansi — University of South Carolina at Columbia
- Study coordinator: Boghossian, Nansi
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.