M. Mahmud Khan

Dr. M. Mahmud Khan is the Department Head and Professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the University of Georgia's College of Public Health. He holds the John A. Drew Professorship in Healthcare Administration. Previously, he served at Tulane University (1988-2011) and the University of South Carolina (2011-2020).

Education:

• PhD in Economics from Stanford University

Research Focus: Health economics, economic evaluation of interventions, vaccine hesitancy, maternal/child health, and healthcare disparities. His work spans over 20 countries, including studies on Affordable Care Act impacts, RBF programs, hospital efficiency, and preventive care utilization in the U.S.

Professional Contributions: Mentor to over 40 doctoral students and postdocs. Expert in costing methodologies, technology assessment, and analyzing U.S. healthcare systems (e.g., Medicare Advantage plans, medical malpractice, cesarean section rates).

Contact: Office: 706.542.6083 | Campus Address: 116 Wright Hall, Athens, GA 30602