Richard E. Nelson

Richard E. Nelson is an Adjunct Professor in Internal Medicine at the University of Utah and holds adjunct appointments in Pediatrics and Population Health Sciences. His work focuses on health economics, infectious disease modeling, and addressing health disparities among vulnerable populations.

Key research themes include cost-effectiveness analysis of clinical interventions, evaluation of healthcare policies, and social determinants of health. Recent publications examine VA programs for housing instability, infectious disease prevention strategies, and surgical economics.

His methodological expertise spans economic modeling, electronic health record analysis, and implementation science. He collaborates across disciplines including public health, pediatrics, and oncology, with 15+ recent articles on topics ranging from prosthetic implant economics to telemedicine equity during pandemics.