Jon Christianson, PhD
Professor and James A. Hamilton Chair in Health Management, Division of Health Policy and Management
Contact Info
Professor and James A. Hamilton Chair in Health Management, Division of Health Policy and Management
PhD, Economics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1974
MS, Economics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1972
BA, Mathematics and Economics, St. Olaf College, 1968
Summary
I have substantial experience in conducting large evaluations, particularly projects that combine qualitative and quantitative data analyses, and am an expert at evaluation and analysis at the community systems level. My research specialties include evaluation of treatment processes, competition and competitive health care markets, health insurance, and financial incentives in health care. My current research interests include the public reporting of provider performance, employer strategies for purchasing health care, implementation of evidence-based treatment processes in health care organizations, and tracking change in health care markets.
Expertise
Aging, chronic diseases, management & economics, competitive health care markers, health insurance, evidence based treatment processes in health care, employer strategies for purchasing health care, public reporting, financial incentives
Professional Associations
Research
Research Funding Grants
- 2016–2017, National Opinion Research Center, "Next Generation ACO Model Evaluation," Co-Investigator
- 2016–2021, NIH Natl Inst of Diabetes/Dig/Kidney Dis, "Identifying Primary Care Practice Components Leading to Optimal Diabetes Care in Patient-Centered Medical Homes," Co-Investigator
Publications
Teaching
Courses
- PubH 7556, Health and Health Systems
- PubH 7564, Private Purchasers of Health Care
Media
In The News
In The Media
- Minnesota effort has health care revamp lessons for Amazon and its partners (StarTribune)
- UnitedHealthcare goes for bigger piece of Minnesota market (Star Tribune)
SPH News
- Christianson Named to UMPhysicians External Community Board of Directors
- Commentary Examines Proposals for Controlling Medicare Part B Drug Costs
- Christianson Reappointed MedPAC Vice Chair
- Patient Satisfaction Varies with a Number of Chronic Illnesses