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Presence Current · Arkansas
Last published 2025
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J. W. Swain

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Researcher

Also affiliated: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (1930–1954); University of Illinois System (1939–1960); National Museum (1884)

Faculty Researcher

9 h-index 86 pubs 1,403 cited

Biography and Research Information

OverviewAI-generated summary

J. W. Swain's research primarily focuses on the analysis of healthcare access and policy implications, particularly in relation to hospital closures and Medicaid changes. Their work has investigated the factors contributing to hospital closures in Alabama and explored potential solutions. Swain has also examined the broader national policy implications of these closures within the context of healthcare systems. Their scholarship includes publications in peer-reviewed journals, contributing to the understanding of healthcare access and policy dynamics. Swain has a notable publication record with 86 total publications and has been cited 1,399 times, indicating a significant body of work in their field. Their current research activity is marked by recent publications, demonstrating ongoing engagement with these critical issues.

Metrics

  • h-index: 9
  • Publications: 86
  • Citations: 1,403

Selected Publications

  • GIS Analysis of Alabama’s At-Risk Hospitals: Considering New Medicaid Changes and Potential Solutions (2025)
    Innovation in Aging DOI OpenAlex
  • CONSIDERING HOSPITAL CLOSURES IN ALABAMA: NATIONAL POLICY IMPLICATIONS (2023)
    Innovation in Aging DOI OpenAlex

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