New York Medicaid Value-Based Payment and Opioid Use Disorder outcomes
Official title: Impact of the New York State Medicaid Value-Based Payment Policy on Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
Funded at Cambridge Health Alliance · NIH-11159472 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A study looking at how New York State’s Medicaid value-based payment system affects opioid use disorder care, access, and disparities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cambridge Health Alliance NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cambridge, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $608,240 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DA060795-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11159472 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients with opioid use disorder who receive care under New York State Medicaid and their demographic groups.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not enrolled in New York State Medicaid or not affected by the VBP policy may have no direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project uses existing data from New York State Medicaid to see if the value-based payment model improves access to OUD treatment, quality of care, and outcomes across different racial and ethnic groups. It will compare care patterns and outcomes before and after the policy change, while examining factors like patient health conditions, where care is provided, and how providers are rewarded. The goal is to identify whether the payment reform helps reduce disparities and optimizes resources for OUD treatment. The findings could guide future payment reforms to support better, more equitable addiction care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the study could inform policy decisions that improve access to effective OUD treatment and reduce disparities across populations.
How similar studies have gone: Prior research on value-based payment models has mixed results, with some showing modest improvements in quality and access.
Where this research is happening
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Cambridge Health Alliance
Cambridge, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Flores, Michael — Cambridge Health Alliance
- Study coordinator: Flores, Michael
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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.