I-HEAL’s Innovations to Improve Access
Research studies suggest individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) have poorer health care experiences and
outcomes compared to persons without TBI. Persons with TBI have higher rates of hospital stays, higher rates of
injuries, and tend to die younger. The study team has shown that these changes impact the ability of Veterans and
Service Member’s access to high-quality healthcare. The I-HEAL proposal includes four innovations with the
common goal to address key knowledge gaps and build evidence toward improving access to high-quality care
for persons with TBI.