Mika Linna

Professor Mika Linna is affiliated with the University of Eastern Finland's Department of Health and Social Management within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies. His research focuses on cardiovascular disease management, particularly atrial fibrillation (AF), healthcare economics, and public health policy. He leads the Health Economics Research Group and contributes to the House of Effectiveness initiative. Key projects include the nationwide FinACAF study examining AF treatment trends and the IMPRO project optimizing health and social services.

His work spans epidemiological analyses of AF complications, anticoagulant therapy utilization, and cost-effectiveness evaluations in healthcare systems. Collaborations involve multidisciplinary teams across Finnish universities and hospitals, addressing issues like antiarrhythmic drug trends, stroke risk stratification, and healthcare cost management. Linna’s contributions bridge clinical research and policy, emphasizing evidence-based approaches to improve patient outcomes and healthcare efficiency.

Recent studies highlight temporal trends in AF management strategies, disparities in treatment access, and the economic implications of chronic conditions such as diabetes and sleep apnea. His research also explores innovative models for value-based healthcare delivery and rural-urban healthcare disparities.