Patrick Bernet

Patrick Bernet serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Interprofessional Health Sciences and Health Administration at Seton Hall University, leveraging over 35 years of healthcare industry experience including executive roles at Aetna and Cigna where he pioneered physician report cards and Medicare Advantage implementation. His career spans healthcare IT management, consulting on provider performance assessment, and primary care practice management in Newark.

His educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Healthcare Finance from Temple University
• MBA in Healthcare Administration from Temple University
• BS in Economics and Management Information Systems from Albany State University

Dr. Bernet's research applies economic and financial theory to critical health issues, with dual foci on health behaviors/disparities/pregnancy outcomes and cost-benefit analysis of health interventions. His methodology integrates quantitative analysis of large datasets with practical industry insights, particularly examining racial disparities and socioeconomic determinants through the lens of Florida's healthcare landscape. This approach has yielded significant contributions to understanding pandemic responses, maternal health outcomes, and public health financing mechanisms.

His publication trajectory reveals evolving research priorities: early work established foundational knowledge in healthcare finance and hospital efficiency (2004-2012), followed by a strategic pivot toward public health systems research (2012-2018) examining resource allocation and service delivery, culminating in contemporary pandemic-focused investigations (2020-2022) that analyze COVID-19's intersection with race, politics, and geography. This progression demonstrates increasing engagement with social determinants of health and health equity frameworks.

Professional recognition includes:

• Teacher of the Year award for innovative pedagogy integrating industry experience with teaching technologies

His academic service extends beyond campus through active partnerships with maternal and child health organizations and the New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic, reflecting commitment to community-engaged scholarship. While specific grant details aren't documented, his publication record in premier journals like The Milbank Quarterly and Social Science and Medicine indicates successful research funding.