Denise L. Anthony

Denise L. Anthony is the Rubin Department Chair of Health Management and Policy and a Professor at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. She also holds professorial appointments in Sociology and the School of Information. Her interdisciplinary work spans health policy, medical sociology, and information technology, focusing on how social dynamics of cooperation, trust, and privacy shape behavior related to health information technologies.

Dr. Anthony's educational background includes:

• PhD in Sociology from the University of Connecticut (1997)
• MA in Sociology from the University of Connecticut (1991)
• BA in Sociology and International Studies from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (1990)

Her research examines the impact of technologies such as electronic medical records, patient portals, and telehealth on healthcare delivery systems. She investigates how trust and privacy concerns influence technology adoption and usage patterns among patients and providers. Current projects include research on telehealth during the pandemic, patient trust in health technologies, and security implications of smart home technologies through the NSF-funded SPLICE project. Her work addresses critical issues of health disparities, digital equity, and the social implications of health information systems.

Dr. Anthony's recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on health information technology, privacy, and equity. Her work spans telehealth utilization, patient portal adoption, privacy concerns in health technologies, and social determinants of health. She frequently examines disparities across demographic groups, particularly regarding older adults and marginalized populations. Her research combines sociological theory with health services research to address practical challenges in healthcare delivery systems.

Dr. Anthony has secured research funding from the National Science Foundation and other sources to support her interdisciplinary work. Her teaching includes courses on the health services system, strategic planning for public health organizations, and doctoral seminars in health services research. She contributes to advancing knowledge at the intersection of technology, healthcare, and social dynamics, with significant implications for health policy and practice.