Health Systems
44 researchers across 4 institutions
Research in Health Systems examines the organization, delivery, and financing of healthcare services. This area investigates how healthcare systems function, identifying challenges and developing strategies to improve efficiency, equity, and patient outcomes. Studies encompass a range of topics including healthcare policy analysis, quality improvement initiatives, health services research, patient safety, and the integration of public health principles into clinical practice. Methodologies often involve data analysis, health economics, program evaluation, and qualitative research to understand complex healthcare environments.
This work holds particular relevance for Arkansas, addressing critical issues such as access to care in rural communities, the management of chronic diseases prevalent in the state, and the economic impact of healthcare on Arkansas's economy. Researchers explore how healthcare systems can be optimized to meet the specific demographic and public health needs of the state's population, including understanding the impact of health policies on diverse communities.
The field draws on expertise from public health, health economics, and policy analysis. Investigations are conducted across multiple institutions within Arkansas, fostering collaboration and a broad engagement with the state's healthcare landscape.
Top Researchers
| Name | Institution | h-index | Citations | Career Stage | Badges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jawahar L. Mehta | UAMS | 90 | 38,536 | ||
| Christopher M. Johnson | UAMS | 50 | 14,110 | ||
| Jeffrey M. Pyne | UAMS | 42 | 11,432 | High Impact | |
| Donald E. Fry | UAMS | 41 | 8,428 | High Impact | |
| Ian P. Howard | University of Arkansas | 35 | 5,650 | High Impact | |
| Manuel D. Rossetti | University of Arkansas | 21 | 1,614 | High Impact | |
| David N. Matlock | UAMS | 6 | 118 | ||
| Joshua Byron Smith | University of Arkansas | 5 | 140 | ||
| Savana Kuhn | UAMS | 2 | 21 | ||
| Mollie Meek | UAMS | 1 | 32 | ||
| Shravan Turaga | UAMS | 1 | 4 | ||
| Jeffrey Aulgur | Arkansas Tech University | 1 | 6 | ||
| Monica P. Kimbrell | UAMS | 1 | 7 | ||
| Elizabeth Ouk | Harding University Main Campus | 1 | 1 | ||
| Russel Roark | UAMS | 1 | 78 | ||
| Heather R Morgan | UAMS | 1 | 1 | ||
| Sahithi Battini | UAMS | 1 | 1 | ||
| C. Croswell | UAMS | 1 | 3 | ||
| Kimberly Haverstick | UAMS | 1 | 2 | ||
| Peter Babajide Babatuyi | Arkansas Tech University | 1 | 3 |
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Strategic Outlook
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Top US institutions in this area
- 1 Harvard University 6,117
- 2 Johns Hopkins University 3,403
- 3 University of Washington 2,952
- 4 Brigham and Women's Hospital 2,891
- 5 University of Michigan 2,691
Cross-Institution Connections
Researchers at different institutions with overlapping expertise in Health Systems.