This RFA supports research evaluating the effects of health policy changes on cancer prevention, control, and treatment. It emphasizes rapid learning research and examines factors such as access, affordability, adequacy, and administrative simplicity in healthcare as they relate to cancer outcomes. This opportunity is for resubmissions only.
Scientific Scope
- Investigate effects of insurance coverage and reforms (e.g., Medicaid expansion, ACA) on cancer care
- Evaluate economic impacts, patient experiences, access disparities, and unintended consequences
- Examine best practices for quality cancer care and test policy-driven healthcare models
Research Focus Areas by the 4 A’s
- Availability – Insurance coverage impact across states, populations, services
- Affordability – Cost-sharing effects, insurance benefit variation, tobacco rating impacts
- Adequacy – Marketplace implementation, transparency of provider info, access to services
- Administrative Simplicity – Educating consumers, overcoming administrative barriers
Acceptable Study Designs
- Interventional and non-interventional studies
- Mixed-methods using primary (surveys, interviews) and secondary data (e.g., CMS)
- Comparative effectiveness, implementation science, cohort, case-control, and cross-sectional studies
Eligibility
- Full-time faculty at a US academic institution or eligible nonprofit
- Independent investigator at any career stage
Grant Term and Budget
- Up to 4 years
- Maximum 215,000 USD/year in direct costs
- 10% allowable indirect costs
- Mixed methods encouraged (qualitative + quantitative, primary + secondary data)
Application Type
• Resubmissions only
Application Deadline
• June 1, 2025
(If the deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, applications are accepted the following business day)