Training and research center for improving primary care through learning health systems.
Official title: Washington Learning Health System Embedded Scientist Training and Research Center (WA LHS E-STAR Center)
Funded at Kaiser Foundation Research Institute · NIH-11004300 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making primary care better for everyone, especially those with chronic illnesses and mental health needs, by creating a training center that helps doctors and researchers work together in the community to improve access to care for all.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kaiser Foundation Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oakland, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | January 1, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $996,026 |
| NIH project number | 5P30HS029737-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11004300 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals receiving care in primary care settings, particularly those from low-income backgrounds or with chronic health conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not receiving care in the participating primary care organizations or those with conditions outside the focus of the learning health systems may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing primary care by establishing a training and research center that integrates learning health systems (LHS) into community settings. It aims to address challenges in chronic illness, mental health, and access to care by embedding research expertise within primary care organizations. The center will build a consortium of diverse organizations to train researchers and engage stakeholders, ensuring that improvements in care are equitable and accessible, particularly for underserved populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant improvements in primary care delivery and health outcomes for patients, especially those facing health disparities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using learning health systems to improve care delivery, indicating that this approach could be effective in transforming primary care.
Where this research is happening
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Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
Oakland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lozano, Paula — Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Lozano, Paula
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.