Award
Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs 1IK2RD000377-01
Improving Prostate Cancer Screening with Health System-Wide Microsimulation
Recipient
Veterans Health Administration
Awarded
February 02, 2026
Identifier
1IK2RD000377-01
Develop a microsimulation model to improve prostate cancer screening within the Veterans Health Administration, aiming to optimize care and reduce unnecessary procedures.
Description
The project aims to develop a VHA-specific microsimulation model of prostate cancer care to identify improvement opportunities in PSA screening practices. It will analyze facility-level variation, adapt an established microsimulation model, and develop strategies such as adjusting screening intensity or using pre-biopsy MRI. The work seeks to optimize cancer care, reduce unnecessary procedures, and improve outcomes for Veterans.