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Jianhui Xu (also known as Frank Xu) is an Assistant Scientist in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He is affiliated with key research centers including the Hopkins Economics of Alzheimer’s Disease & Services Center and the Hopkins Business of Health Initiative, reflecting his focus on health economics and policy.
Education:
- PhD in Public Policy and Management (Health Economics concentration), University of Southern California, 2021
- MPP, University of Southern California, 2015
- BA in International Political Economy and Economics, Peking University, 2013
Dr. Xu's research centers on health insurance systems, particularly Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D, provider networks, and healthcare pricing. His work investigates how insurer market power affects hospital prices, the structure of pharmacy networks, and disparities in access to care. He employs rigorous quantitative methods using large-scale administrative and claims data.
His recent publications (2023–2025) reveal a strong focus on Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance market dynamics, including studies on hospital pricing transparency, network overlaps across insurance programs, and the impact of plan design on patient outcomes. These works appear in leading journals such as Health Affairs and Health Services Research, demonstrating a cohesive and impactful research program in health services and policy.
Scientific Awards and Honors:
- Oakley Endowed Fellowship, USC Graduate School (2020)
- Price/Graduate School Fellowship, USC Price School of Public Policy (2016–2020)
- Student Academic Exhibition Award, USC Price School of Public Policy (2014)
- Dean’s Merit Scholarship, USC Price School of Public Policy (2013–2015)
Dr. Xu has secured competitive fellowships and scholarships supporting his doctoral training. While specific grant funding is not detailed in the text, his publication record suggests active involvement in funded research projects, likely through his center affiliations. He collaborates with prominent health economists such as Dana Polsky and Gerard Anderson. There is no mention of student advising in the provided materials, suggesting his current role may be research-focused rather than mentorship-intensive at the trainee level.
He is actively engaged in the research community, with profiles on Google Scholar, Scopus, and Twitter, and his work has been picked up by news outlets and discussed on social media platforms, indicating broader policy relevance.
