Understanding how Medicaid policies affect asthma care access
Investigating Medicaid Policy and Access to Asthma Care and Treatment (IMPACT)
This study looks at how Medicaid rules affect adults with asthma, especially those who are low-income or from different racial and ethnic backgrounds, to see how easy or hard it is for them to get the care they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11074537 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how Medicaid policies influence access to asthma care for adults, particularly focusing on the challenges faced by low-income individuals and racial and ethnic minorities. It examines the acceptance rates of Medicaid by healthcare providers and how restrictive provider networks impact access to necessary treatments and services. By analyzing data on emergency department visits and hospitalizations, the study aims to identify gaps in care and propose solutions to improve health outcomes for asthma patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults with asthma who are enrolled in Medicaid and face barriers to accessing care.
Not a fit: Patients who are not enrolled in Medicaid or do not have asthma may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to asthma care for low-income patients, ultimately reducing emergency visits and hospitalizations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that addressing access issues in Medicaid can lead to improved health outcomes, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lin, Michelle P — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Lin, Michelle P
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.