Training and supporting a diverse healthcare workforce for better patient care
Official title: Admin Core - WA LHS E-STAR
Funded at Kaiser Foundation Research Institute · NIH-11004304 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about training a diverse group of people to work together on research that puts patients first, helping to improve healthcare and make it more affordable for everyone.
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) | $281,451 |
| NIH project number | 5P30HS029737-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11004304 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include patients receiving care at primary care organizations, particularly those served by Federally Qualified Health Centers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not receiving care in primary care settings or those not engaged with the healthcare system may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research initiative focuses on training a diverse workforce in patient-centered comparative effectiveness research (CER) and patient-centered outcomes research (PCOR) methods. It aims to enhance partnerships among research institutions, primary care organizations, and community stakeholders to improve health system operations. By conducting projects that prioritize patient needs, the initiative seeks to achieve better health outcomes, equity, and lower healthcare costs. The program builds on previous successes in training scholars and improving primary care quality.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare delivery and outcomes for patients through a more skilled and diverse healthcare workforce.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives in training healthcare professionals and improving primary care have shown success, indicating a promising foundation for this approach.
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.