New program aims to help low-income patients stick with meds after leaving the hospital
NCT ID NCT06374277
First seen Feb 01, 2026 · Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study tests a program called Med AAAction for low-income patients with multiple chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and depression. The program provides free medications, delivers them to the bedside and then home, and assigns a health coach to help with follow-up care. Researchers will see if this helps patients take their medications as prescribed and reduces hospital readmissions over one year.
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University of Tennessee Health Science Center/Regional One Health
RECRUITINGMemphis, Tennessee, 38103, United States
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University of Tennessee Medical Center
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What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Med AAAction intervention (zero-copay medications, bedside/home delivery, care coordination)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a practical way to help low-income patients stick with their medications after leaving the hospital, potentially reducing hospital readmissions and costs.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small study (388 people) and focuses on a specific group (Medicaid/uninsured). The results may not apply to everyone, and the program may not be affordable or sustainable for other hospitals.
Conditions
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