Nir Menachemi

Nir Menachemi, PhD, MPH, is the Fairbanks Endowed Chair and Dean of the IU Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, as well as a Professor in the Health Policy and Management Department. He holds appointments at Indiana University and the Regenstrief Institute. His research focuses on healthcare organizational strategies, health information technology, health policy, and public health outcomes. Dr. Menachemi has published over 200 peer-reviewed articles in journals like the New England Journal of Medicine and Health Affairs.

Education:

• PhD in Health Services Administration, University of Alabama at Birmingham
• MPH in Health Policy and Management, University at Albany, SUNY
• BS in Biological Anthropology, University at Albany, SUNY

Research Interests: Dr. Menachemi examines how organizational strategies (e.g., health IT adoption) impact healthcare quality and financial performance. His work spans health policy topics like obesity, healthcare laws, and dental care utilization. He has secured funding from the CDC, CMS, and private entities, and collaborates with state health departments in Indiana, Alabama, and Florida.

Awards:

• President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching (UAB)
• Graduate School Award for Excellence in Mentorship (UAB)
• John D. and Starr A. Blair Award in Health Organization Management Research (2011)

Grants & Partnerships: Dr. Menachemi has secured grants from federal agencies and private foundations. He leads partnerships with state/local health departments and has investigated the economic burden of untreated mental illness in Indiana. His work on pandemic response includes SARS-CoV-2 prevalence studies and vaccine promotion strategies.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Regenstrief Institute, a leader in healthcare informatics and research.