Corey Hayes

Dr. Corey Hayes is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy, with joint appointments in Biomedical Informatics and Psychiatry. He holds the Office of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Professorship.

Research Focus: His work leverages big data to improve substance use disorder prevention and treatment, with emphasis on opioid prescribing policies, telehealth effectiveness, and healthcare utilization patterns. Research includes predictive modeling for treatment outcomes and health policy analysis.

Publications: Recent articles demonstrate strong focus on telehealth implementation during COVID-19, opioid treatment effectiveness, and healthcare policy analysis. Research frequently employs advanced statistical methods and big data analytics to examine treatment adherence, rural healthcare access, and health disparities.

Funding & Impact: Secured grants from NIH, VA, CDC, and SAMHSA. Research has informed CDC opioid prescribing guidelines and been featured in major media outlets including The New York Times.