The National Institute on Aging (NIA) awarded a $733,543 Project Grant under the Aging Research program (CFDA 93.866) to The Johns Hopkins University. The grant, which runs from August 1, 2024 to April 30, 2027, will support a comprehensive study on health care access, quality, and outcomes among individuals with dementia enrolled in dual eligible special needs plans (D-SNPs).
The project will leverage nationwide linked Medicare-Medicaid administrative data to compare HCBS utilization, service quality indicators, and community tenure outcomes between dually eligible individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias enrolled in integrated D-SNPs versus non-integrated D-SNPs. The findings are intended to provide an evidence base for improving care coordination and long-term health outcomes for this disadvantaged population. Project results will be disseminated to stakeholders including Medicaid officials, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and policy advocates for individuals with dementia.
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