Research Projects
Research Highlights
Managed Long-Term Services and Supports and Caregiving Among Dually Enrolled Older Adults
August 21, 2025
This cross-sectional study found increases in the percentage of older dual enrollees receiving assistance in the community and residing in areas with MLTSS program presence, with persistent heavy reliance on unpaid family caregivers.
Measurement, drivers, and outcomes of patient-initiated secure messaging use and intensity: a scoping review
August 10, 2025
Patient-initiated messaging use has been variably measured, with notable gaps in our understanding of the role of organization-level factors.
Evolution of shared care networks by race and ethnicity: findings from the National Health and Aging Trends Study
August 7, 2025
Findings underscore the complexity of caregiving networks and inform strategies to improve collaboration and reduce role ambiguity among role-sharing caregivers.
Improving information sharing in Medicaid home and community-based services with learning health systems: Implications for older adults and individuals living with disabilities and dementia
August 1, 2025
Research suggests integrating LHS strategies into Medicaid HCBS holds promise for strengthening efficiency and equity in information sharing across state agencies, care teams (e.g., direct care workers, nurses), and families.
Prevalence and Characteristics of Prehabilitation Utilization Among Older Medicare Beneficiaries Undergoing Elective Inpatient Lower Extremity Joint Replacement
July 16, 2025
Findings demonstrate growth in LEJR prehabilitation utilization over time, supporting further investigation of why and how providers are implementing prehabilitation, what factors may affect patient access, and what strategies may maximize the utility of this spreading service delivery innovation.
Key Objectives
The Center’s research focuses on four key objectives:
Domain #1: Strengthening the direct care workforce
Domain #2: Supporting family caregivers
Domain #3: Advancing evidence-based rehabilitative care and long-term service and supports (LTSS)
Domain #4: Promoting person- and family-centered systems of care and financing
Annual Reports
To browse research projects by year, please refer to our annual reports.
National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS)
The National Health and Aging Trends Study analyzes disability trends and trajectories in older people in order to reduce disability, maximize functioning, and enhance older adults' quality of life. Jen Schrack is the MPI and Maureen Skehan, MSPH '11, documents and disseminates research data.
