Andrew Michael Ryan

Dr. Andrew Michael Ryan is a Professor in the Department of Health Services, Policy, and Practice at Brown University and Director of the Center for Advancing Health Policy through Research. His work focuses on evaluating the impact of healthcare payment reforms, particularly in Medicare and accountable care organizations (ACOs). Ryan has extensive experience analyzing longitudinal healthcare data and has contributed to national policy discussions on payment incentives and value-based care. Previously, he served as a professor at the University of Michigan.

Education: PhD from Brandeis University.

Research Interests: Dr. Ryan’s research examines how payment models influence healthcare quality, spending, and patient outcomes. Key areas include bundled payments, Medicare Advantage plan performance, and the role of financial incentives in driving system-wide improvements. His work often combines econometric methods with policy analysis to inform actionable reforms.

Publications Trends: Recent work highlights critiques of Medicare Advantage rating systems, analysis of bundled payment impacts on care quality, and examinations of hospital payment policies. A recurring theme is the interplay between financial incentives and measurable improvements in healthcare value.

• Awards: No explicitly listed awards in provided texts.

Advising & Grants: Ryan has led research grants examining payment reform efficacy and has advised federal technical panels. His team’s work frequently involves collaborations with economists and healthcare policymakers to translate findings into practice.

Labs/Teams: Directs the Center for Advancing Health Policy through Research, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations on payment and delivery system innovations. Key partners include researchers from epidemiology, biostatistics, and clinical medicine.