Investigating the cost-effectiveness of Medical Foster Homes for Veterans
Official title: Evaluating the Impact of Medical Foster Home Coordinator Effort and Experience on Costs
Funded at Veterans Affairs, United States Department of · NIH-10862041 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how Medical Foster Homes can be a better and more affordable option for Veterans needing long-term care, by comparing their experiences to those in traditional nursing homes to see how it affects costs and care quality.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Veterans Affairs, United States Department of NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Canandaigua, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| NIH project number | 1I01HX003809-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10862041 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Veterans who require long-term care and are considering options like Medical Foster Homes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not require long-term care or are not Veterans may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research evaluates Medical Foster Homes (MFHs) as a community-based alternative to traditional nursing homes for Veterans requiring long-term care. It focuses on understanding how the experience and effort of MFH coordinators impact costs and patient outcomes. By comparing MFH care to Community Nursing Home care, the study aims to identify potential cost savings and improve care delivery for aging Veterans. The research will analyze data on utilization and expenditures to provide insights into the effectiveness of MFH programs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more cost-effective and higher-quality long-term care options for Veterans.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has indicated that Medical Foster Homes can be more cost-effective than traditional nursing homes, but this specific investigation into coordinator impact is novel.
Where this research is happening
-
Veterans Affairs, United States Department of
Canandaigua, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Intrator, Orna K. — Veterans Affairs, United States Department of
- Study coordinator: Intrator, Orna K.
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.