Project Grant R01AG090443
- The National Institute on Aging awarded Brown University $192,177 under the Aging Research program (CFDA 93.866) on March 3, 2026, to conduct research estimating the effects of Medicare Advantage on health outcomes and nursing home care quality among long-stay residents aged 65 or older. The project addresses a gap in evidence regarding Medicare Advantage's impact on nursing home residents as MA enrollment among long-stay residents has risen from 13.3 percent in 2011 to 31.5 percent in 2021. The...
- The National Institute on Aging awarded Trustees of Indiana University $433,593 on July 1, 2026, under the Aging Research program (CFDA 93.866) to integrate Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Medicare fee-for-service and Medicare Advantage inpatient data to improve hospital quality, outcomes, and disparities measurement. The project addresses a measurement gap created by Medicare Advantage enrollment growth to 55 percent of beneficiaries with Medicare Parts A and B coverage. Despite this...
- The National Institute on Aging awarded George Mason University $1.182 million on February 15, 2026, under the Aging Research program (CFDA 93.866) to examine the relationship between Medicare Advantage non-medical supplemental benefits, health service utilization, and health outcomes in Medicare beneficiaries through January 31, 2031. The study will analyze patterns of non-medical benefit use—including food and produce, pest control, utility coverage, and housing support—across Medicare...
- The National Institute for Minority Health and Health Disparities awarded Brown University $755,110 on September 1, 2026, under the Minority Health and Health Disparities Research program (CFDA 93.307) to conduct a mixed-methods study examining the implications of Medicare Advantage enrollment growth on mortality and clinical outcomes among older adults in rural America. The research investigates how Medicare Advantage provider networks and reimbursement practices affect access to acute hospital...
- The National Institute on Aging awarded The Rand Corporation $1.366 million on September 15, 2025, under the Aging Research program (CFDA 93.866) to conduct analyses of Medicare beneficiary access to medications for opioid use disorder and assess the impacts of state and federal policies on treatment disparities and health outcomes. The research examines barriers to access for the three FDA-approved medications to treat opioid use disorder: methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. The study...
- The National Institute on Aging awarded Brigham & Women's Hospital Inc. $943,368 on September 1, 2026, under the Aging Research program (CFDA 93.866) to investigate health care contact days—days older adults spend obtaining health care outside the home—and their impact on patient outcomes. The research addresses three primary aims. Aim 1 employs semi-structured interviews and focus groups across two large health systems serving multiple populations in five states to elicit perspectives...
- The National Institute on Aging, part of the Department of Health and Human Services, awarded Weill Medical College of Cornell University $720,523 on June 15, 2026, under the Aging Research program (CFDA 93.866) to evaluate the impact of integrated dual-eligible special needs plans (D-SNPs) on utilization, quality, mortality, and chronic disease management among low-income individuals dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid who qualify for Medicare based on disability. The study addresses a...
- The National Institute on Aging awarded The University of Chicago $597,239 on September 1, 2026, under the Aging Research program (CFDA 93.866) to support investigation of inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) utilization and outcomes for older adult patients with and without Alzheimer's disease or other dementias (ADRD). The research examines comparative value and appropriateness of care delivery across post-acute care settings, specifically comparing higher-cost IRF care—which provides acute...
- The National Institute on Aging awarded Brown University $438,625 on April 1, 2026, under the Aging Research program (CFDA 93.866) to examine the long-term effects of Hurricane Katrina on the health, well-being, living arrangements, and mortality of older New Orleans residents aged 60 and above. The project uses linked data sources and within-New Orleans comparisons alongside an external counterfactual comparison group to determine whether disaster exposure produces fleeting effects, sustained...
- The National Institute on Aging awarded the University of Pennsylvania $825,128 on September 1, 2026, under the Aging Research program (CFDA 93.866) to identify drivers of variation in home health outcomes and clarify how differences in care processes contribute to disparities in patient outcomes across demographic groups. The project will develop group-specific process and outcome measures to assess variations in care by patient grouping, addressing gaps in current Medicare quality metrics that...
The National Institute on Aging awarded Brown University $262,311 on September 4, 2026, under the Aging Research program (CFDA 93.866, Project Grant R01AG090443) to examine how Medicare Advantage enrollment influences post-acute care utilization and patient outcomes among Medicare beneficiaries. The research compares post-acute care delivery patterns and health outcomes between Medicare Advantage and traditional Medicare beneficiaries across markets with varying levels of Medicare Advantage penetration, using hospital discharge data from 2011–2027 and applying a quasi-experimental encouragement design to estimate the causal impact of Medicare Advantage enrollment on care use. The project period extends through June 30, 2031, with performance occurring in Rhode Island.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $262.3k | 9/3/26 |