Economic Analysis & Quantitative Methods
Employing advanced statistical methods, our investigators featured below have used large, multi-file administrative databases and electronic health record data to conduct studies of healthcare delivery evaluation; measurement of healthcare delivery quality, safety and cost-effectiveness; budget impact; and other economic analyses aimed at influencing health policy at local, state and national levels.
Faculty
Ackermann, Ronald T
Professor of Medicine (General Internal Medicine), Medical Social Sciences and Medicine (Endocrinology)
Bio
My work focuses on ways to improve health and healthcare through the efficient coordination of health promotion and disease prevention activities across healthcare and community settings. I am conside... [more]
Evans, Charlesnika Tyon
Professor of Preventive Medicine (Epidemiology)
Bio
Dr. Evans has expertise in epidemiologic methods, health outcomes, and infectious disease related research. Her past and current research has focused on the secondary complications of persons with spi... [more]
Franklin, Patricia D
Professor of Medical Social Sciences, Medicine (Rheumatology) and Orthopaedic Surgery
Bio
I serve as Professor in the Department of Medical Social Sciences at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Following a residency in Preventive Medicine, I completed a fellowship in Heal... [more]
French, Dustin D
Professor of Ophthalmology and Medical Social Sciences
Ghomrawi, Hassan M.K.
Associate Professor of Surgery (Pediatric General Surgery), Medicine (Rheumatology) and Pediatrics
Bio
Dr. Ghomrawi is an experienced health services researcher focused on conducting health services and outcomes studies in surgery that challenge and aim to improve on current clinical practices. He has ... [more]
Jordan, Neil
Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (General Psychiatry) and Preventive Medicine
Bio
Dr. Jordan's work spans several areas, including quality and cost of care for persons with chronic illnesses, financing and outcomes of mental health and child welfare services, and health economics.
Khan, Sadiya S
Associate Professor of Medicine (Cardiology) and Preventive Medicine (Epidemiology)
Bio
Dr. Khan is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases and holds active medical licensure in the state of Illinois. She received her medical degree from the Feinberg School of Me... [more]
Lagu, Tara
Professor of Medicine (Hospital Medicine) and Medical Social Sciences