Healthcare Policy And Management

926 researchers across 14 institutions

926 Researchers
14 Institutions
29 Grant PIs
60 High Impact

This research area examines the complex systems that shape healthcare access, delivery, and outcomes. Scholars investigate healthcare economics, health services research, and the management of healthcare organizations. Studies often employ quantitative methods, such as statistical analysis of large datasets, and qualitative approaches, including case studies and interviews, to understand policy impacts, organizational efficiency, and patient experiences. Key sub-fields include health insurance policy, healthcare financing, quality improvement initiatives, and the application of management principles to public and private health systems.

The work in this area is particularly relevant to Arkansas, a state with unique demographic characteristics and healthcare challenges. Research addresses issues such as rural healthcare access, the impact of state-level policies on health insurance coverage, and the economic implications of healthcare industry growth within the state. Understanding how healthcare systems function and are managed is crucial for improving health equity and economic well-being for Arkansas residents, particularly in underserved rural and urban communities.

This field draws on and contributes to numerous related disciplines, including public health, economics, sociology, and public administration. Research is conducted across multiple institutions within Arkansas, fostering collaboration and a comprehensive approach to understanding and improving healthcare policy and management.

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Top Researchers

Name Institution h-index Citations Career Stage Badges
Ajay K. Israni UAMS 78 23,832 High Impact
William J. Steinbach UAMS 68 26,374 High Impact
Ian D. Walker Hendrix College 60 16,159 High Impact
Bradley C. Martin UAMS 50 11,834 High Impact
Laura F. Hutchins UAMS 44 9,641 High Impact
D Kelley UAMS 44 34,050 High Impact
Geoffrey M. Curran UAMS 43 12,888 Grant PI High Impact
Michele Cottler‐Fox UAMS 42 6,638 High Impact
Jeffrey M. Pyne UAMS 42 11,432 High Impact
Simon C. Mears UAMS 42 7,183 High Impact
Arnold I. Freeman University of Arkansas 42 5,896 High Impact
Donald E. Fry UAMS 41 8,428 High Impact
Nancy Green UAMS 41 7,698 High Impact
Janet Prvu Bettger UAMS 41 7,293 High Impact
Heather Dean Arkansas State University 40 5,421 High Impact
Jill M. Mhyre UAMS 39 7,649 High Impact
J. Mick Tilford UAMS 38 4,477 Grant PI High Impact
Mark Roberts UAMS 38 5,813 High Impact
Jackie Bridges UA Little Rock 37 5,489 High Impact
Fred Prior UAMS 36 13,709 Grant PI High Impact
Health Disparities And Outcomes 324 Public Health Research 221 Child And Adolescent Health 195 Medical Education 169 Health Sciences Research And Education 167 Emergency And Acute Care Studies 150 Maternal And Perinatal Health Interventions 126 Health And Medical Research Impacts 117 Trauma And Emergency Care Studies 117 Health Literacy And Information Accessibility 104 Sars-Cov-2 And Covid-19 Research 89 Meta-Analysis And Systematic Reviews 88 Behavioral Health And Interventions 76 Substance Abuse Treatment And Outcomes 67 Telemedicine And Telehealth Implementation 67

Connected Research Areas

Topics that share active collaborators with Healthcare Policy And Management in Arkansas. Pairs are ranked by collaboration density relative to expected co-authorship under a random null. This describes existing connections, not investment recommendations.

Strategic Outlook

Global signals from OpenAlex for this research area: where the field is growing, how concentrated leadership is, and where Arkansas sits relative to the world's top-100 institutions. Descriptive only — surfaced as input to the conversation about where to place bets, not a recommendation. Signal confidence: LOW

Global trajectory
10,354 works in 2025
-3.8% CAGR 2018–2025
Leadership concentration
3.6% held by global top 5 institutions
Fragmented HHI 7
Arkansas position
Arkansas not in global top 100
No AR institution among the top-100 contributors to this topic over the 2018–2025 window.

Top US institutions in this area

  1. 1 Harvard University 5,684
  2. 2 University of Michigan 3,322
  3. 3 Johns Hopkins University 3,238
  4. 4 University of Pennsylvania 2,786
  5. 5 National Bureau of Economic Research 2,540

Cross-Institution Connections

Researchers at different institutions with overlapping expertise in Healthcare Policy And Management.

Carmen Peret UAMS
97%
W. Edward Storey University of Central Arkansas
Manish Joshi UAMS
90%
J. W. Swain Arkansas Tech University
Raymond G. Terhorst Harding University Main Campus
79%
Dawn Brown UAMS
Washburn, Taylor UAMS
78%
Larry Hall University of Arkansas
Jesse Moore Harding University Main Campus
77%
Ashlyn Curry UAMS
Richard Perkins UAMS
77%
Raymond G. Terhorst Harding University Main Campus
B. R. Shreve University of Arkansas
76%
John Callaway UAMS
B. R. Shreve University of Arkansas
76%
Nicola Edge UAMS
Aaron Wenger UAMS
76%
J. W. Swain Arkansas Tech University
Elizabeth C. Medlin Arkansas State University
76%
Niels Viggo Hansen University of Arkansas – Fort Smith

Researchers with Federal Grants

Susan D. Emmett UAMS 7 grants Nakita Lovelady UAMS 2 grants Jennifer A. Andersen UAMS 2 grants Eddie B. Dunn UAMS 2 grants Geoffrey M. Curran UAMS 2 grants Charles W. Miller University of Arkansas 2 grants Michael R. Thomsen UAMS 2 grants Fred Prior UAMS 2 grants Ronald G. Thompson UAMS 2 grants Joseph Thompson UAMS 2 grants Wayne W. Miller University of Arkansas 2 grants Brian Russ UAMS 2 grants Jenn Campbell University of Arkansas 1 grant Jure Baloh UAMS 1 grant Mance E. Buttram University of Arkansas 1 grant Shelby Shields University of Arkansas 1 grant Christopher Ochs UAMS 1 grant Alexandr M. Sokolov Arkansas State University 1 grant Mandana Rezaeiahari UAMS 1 grant Tremaine B. Williams UAMS 1 grant
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