Dennis Patrick Scanlon

Dennis Patrick Scanlon is a Professor at The Pennsylvania State University, affiliated with the College of Health and Human Development and the Department of Health Policy and Administration. He serves as Director of the Center for Health Care and Policy Research and the NCAA Faculty Athletics Representative.

Research Interests: Dr. Scanlon’s work focuses on healthcare quality improvement, organizational behavior, and economic efficiency in healthcare systems. He explores how measurement, incentives, and policy frameworks influence clinical outcomes, patient experiences, and cost-effectiveness.

Publication Trends: His recent articles (2022–2025) emphasize healthcare policy, opioid epidemic mitigation, substance use frameworks, and innovation in healthcare delivery. Earlier work (2016) centers on multi-stakeholder coalitions, consumer engagement, and program evaluations of initiatives like Aligning Forces for Quality.

Scientific Awards:

• 2014 Evan G. and Helen G. Pattishall Outstanding Research Achievement Award
• 2005 Fran and Holly Soistman Faculty Development Award
• 2002 John D. Thompson Prize for Young Investigators
• 2002 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Investigator in Health Policy Research Award

Additional Roles: He has served on national and international advisory panels (AHRQ, NQF, European Commission) and as an editor for journals like American Journal of Managed Care and Health Services Research.