Christian Ernst

Prof. Dr. Christian Ernst holds the Chair of Economics and Management of Social Services within the Institute for Health Care and Public Management at the University of Hohenheim. His work focuses on healthcare economics, digitalization, and operational efficiency. He collaborates with research assistants like Martin Holderried and has contributed extensively to healthcare policy and surgical cost management.

• Chair of Economics and Management of Social Services
• Institute for Health Care and Public Management
• University of Hohenheim

Research Interests include optimizing healthcare systems through cost-effectiveness analysis, e-health integration, and clinical pathway compliance. His studies bridge public health policy with practical surgical economics.

Recent publications highlight trends in digital healthcare adoption, funding challenges in oncological surgery, and operational improvements in hospital settings. Keywords span Healthcare Economics, Digital Health, and Surgical Policy.

Advising and Collaboration involve mentoring research assistants and interdisciplinary partnerships with institutions in Germany and New Zealand. He serves as academic patron of the Dean's List at Hohenheim.