Christopher S. Hollenbeak

Christopher S. Hollenbeak is Professor and Chair of Health Policy and Administration, as well as Professor in the Department of Surgery and Public Health Sciences at The Pennsylvania State University. He holds a PhD in Economics from Washington University in St. Louis and has an extensive research portfolio focused on health economics, cost-effectiveness analysis, and clinical outcomes research.

• Education
  • B.A., Economics, Brigham University
  • M.A., Economics, Washington University in St. Louis
  • Ph.D., Economics, Washington University in St. Louis

His research interests span cost-effectiveness of medical interventions, health policy analysis, surgical outcomes, and heart failure management. Key projects include evaluating the financial impact of cancer treatments, analyzing end-of-life care in complex organizations, and studying resource utilization in chronic disease management.

Recent publications focus on predictive modeling in endocrinology, cardiovascular surgery trends, and sleep-related outcomes in heart failure patients. His work frequently addresses health disparities, quality of care metrics, and economic implications of clinical decisions.