Bethany Lanese

Bethany Lanese is an Associate Professor of Health Policy and Management in Kent State University's College of Public Health. She brings significant healthcare management experience from her previous role as Co-Management Administrator and Director of Special Projects at a nonprofit community hospital. Her academic background includes appointments at Eastern Michigan University and Sheffield Hallam University prior to joining Kent State in 2015.

Dr. Lanese's research examines healthcare policy implementation, Medicaid systems, and public administration frameworks. Her extensive publication record demonstrates consistent focus on:

• Medicaid policy analysis and expansion impacts
• Healthcare access for vulnerable populations
• Community health worker interventions
• Emergency medical service utilization patterns
• Podiatric care coverage systems

Her methodological approaches include policy evaluation, survey research, and health services analysis. Recent work investigates COVID-19's impact on healthcare delivery systems and health equity partnerships.