Faculty

Research Interests

Vertical integration in health services; integrated health systems; impact of financial incentives on physician behavior

Education

PhD Business, Economics, Finance, University of Chicago, 1978

MBA Business Admin, Finance, University of Chicago, 1976

MHA Health Administration, University of Washington, 1973

BS Psychology, University of Washington, 1970

In the News

Opinion: Climate energy policy: Painful but necessary transition
The Seattle Times, 06/30/2023

SPH Joins Alliance to Spur Healthcare Innovation
SPH News, 06/15/2015

SPH Will Play Key Evaluation Role Under $65 Million Grant for Healthier Washington Project
SPH News, 12/23/2014

Study Finds Key Lessons for Health Payment Reform
UW School of Public Health News, 10/10/2014

Key Lessons for Health Payment Reform
Milbank Quarterly, 09/09/2014

Washington State Officials Want To Lift Veil On Health Care Pricing
Kaiser Health News/Seattle Times, 02/05/2014

Close Up January 2014: Doug Conrad
SPH News, 01/13/2014

People Behind the Washington State Health Exchange: Douglas Conrad
Puget Sound Business Journal, 01/03/2014

Pay-for-Performance Did Not Affect Quality of Care
Healthcare: The Journal of Delivery Science and Innovation, 12/20/2013

Panel Again Delays Vote on Health-Exchange Insurance Plans
Seattle Times, 08/30/2013