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Douglas Barthold is an Associate Professor at the University of Washington School of Pharmacy, with appointments in the Department of Pharmacy, the Comparative Health Outcomes, Policy, and Economics (CHOICE) Institute, and the Plein Center for Aging. He serves as the CHOICE Institute Endowed Faculty Fellow, Associate Graduate Program Director for the CHOICE Institute, and Co-Director of the Program in Health Economics and Outcomes Research Methodology (PHEnOM). Additionally, he is a Board Member of the Washington State Prescription Drug Affordability Board.
Dr. Barthold's research focuses on the intersection of health policies, chronic disease management, and cognition across the lifespan. His work examines how health policies influence the management of mid-life risk factors for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD), as well as the value of care for conditions that influence healthy aging. His expertise spans health economics, health policy, pharmacoepidemiology, and pharmaceutical outcomes research, with particular emphasis on medication adherence, drug policy, and economic evaluation of healthcare interventions.
His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on health economics and outcomes research across multiple domains including HIV treatment preferences, diabetes management, dementia care, and bariatric surgery outcomes. His work frequently employs real-world data methods and discrete choice experiments to understand patient and provider decision-making. A significant portion of his research examines how health insurance design and prescription drug costs impact healthcare utilization and outcomes, particularly for older adults and those with chronic conditions.
- CHOICE Faculty Fellow
- CHOICE Institute Endowed Faculty Fellow
- K01 award from National Institute on Aging
As an educator, Dr. Barthold teaches health economics and has mentored numerous students through the CHOICE Institute's graduate programs. His research has been supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health and other funding agencies. He collaborates extensively with researchers across the University of Washington and with external partners including the Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics at the University of Southern California, where he completed his postdoctoral fellowship.
Dr. Barthold is actively involved with several research centers including the CHOICE Institute, the Plein Center for Aging, and the Program in Health Economics and Outcomes Research Methodology (PHEnOM). His work has significant policy implications, particularly for Medicare beneficiaries and individuals managing chronic conditions that increase risk for cognitive decline.
