NIH Reporter #1IK2RD000377-01

Improving Prostate Cancer Screening with Health System-Wide Microsimulation

This award funds a project to develop a microsimulation model to improve prostate cancer screening within the Veterans Health Administration, aiming to enhance screening efficiency and patient outcomes over a five-year period starting in 2026.

Description

The project aims to develop a VHA-specific microsimulation model of prostate cancer care to identify improvement opportunities in PSA screening processes. The work is innovative as it is the first use of microsimulation for this purpose within VHA. The project will produce strategies to improve screening efficiency and patient outcomes, with dissemination planned through publications and professional channels. The project duration is from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2030. The award notice date is February 2, 2026. The funding agency is the Veterans Affairs (VA). The project is part of the HSR-3 Healthcare Informatics & Access to Care study section. The project is funded under the full FOA RD-01-CDA2. The project involves developing and refining high-impact strategies for PSA screening cascades. The research addresses critical gaps in prostate cancer screening within the VA system, aiming to reduce unnecessary procedures and improve outcomes for Veterans.

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