Frank Eijkenaar

Frank Eijkenaar is an Associate Professor of Health Economics at the Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management (ESHPM), Erasmus University Rotterdam, within the Health Systems and Insurance (HSI) department. He teaches in the bachelor's program in Health Sciences and the master's program in Health Economics, Policy, and Law.

His educational background includes:

• Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences (cum laude)
• Master's degree in Health Economics, Policy, and Law (cum laude)
• PhD in Health Economics (thesis on pay-for-performance for healthcare providers)

Dr. Eijkenaar's research focuses on:

• Design and effects of alternative payment models (e.g., bundled payments, population-based financing)
• Risk adjustment and case mix methodologies for provider payment
• Performance measurement and benchmarking in healthcare systems
• Systematic reviews on healthcare innovation and payment reforms

His work frequently addresses Dutch healthcare contexts while incorporating international comparisons, particularly with OECD frameworks.

Analysis of his 2025 publications reveals consistent emphasis on evaluating payment model impacts across diverse settings—from cancer surgery outcomes to stroke treatment quality. His studies employ systematic reviews, mixed-methods evaluations, and cluster randomized trials, demonstrating methodological versatility in advancing value-based payment systems.

No scientific awards are documented in the available profile.

Dr. Eijkenaar has supervised 4 students, as indicated by 'Supervised Work' metrics. His research output (64 items including 49 articles) and datasets reflect active grant-supported work, with collaborations in initiatives like the Dutch Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer Audit (DUCA) and PERFEQTOS Investigators for stroke research.