Using electronic health records to improve health in underserved Florida communities
Official title: Use of electronic health records in underserved communities in Florida
Funded at Florida Atlantic University · NIH-10580502 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how well electronic health records are being used in low-income communities in Florida and whether federal funding is helping to improve healthcare for those who need it most.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R15 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Florida Atlantic University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boca Raton, United States) |
| Project start | April 5, 2023 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $437,274 |
| NIH project number | 1R15HD110923-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10580502 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living in low-income areas of Florida who are beneficiaries of Medicaid or CHIP.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not part of the Medicaid or CHIP programs or those living in areas with adequate access to health information technology may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how electronic health records (EHRs) are utilized in underserved communities in Florida, focusing on the effectiveness of federal funding aimed at promoting their use. By analyzing data from the Florida Medicaid Promoting Interoperability program, the research aims to identify the rates of meaningful use of EHRs in areas with high concentrations of low-income residents. The study will assess whether these efforts are successfully bridging the digital divide or if disparities in health information technology persist. This work is crucial for understanding how to enhance health outcomes for vulnerable populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for underserved populations by ensuring better access to and use of electronic health records.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that improving the use of electronic health records can enhance health outcomes, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Alexandre, Pierre K — Florida Atlantic University
- Study coordinator: Alexandre, Pierre 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.