Ryan Labio

Ryan Labio is a Lecturer at the Army-Baylor University Graduate Program in Health and Business Administration. As a Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army Medical Service Corps, he combines academic expertise with military leadership experience spanning 19 years of service since 2005. His educational background includes a BS in Engineering Psychology from West Point, dual Master’s degrees in Health and Business Administration from Baylor University, and ongoing PhD studies in Applied Demography at The University of Texas at San Antonio.

Education

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering Psychology, United States Military Academy (West Point, NY, 2005)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA), Baylor University (Waco, TX, 2015)
• Master of Health Administration (MHA), Baylor University (Waco, TX, 2015)

Research Focus

Ryan investigates critical aspects of healthcare systems through interdisciplinary lenses, including:

• Quantitative analysis of health disparities
• Demographic trends in vulnerable populations (particularly special needs children)
• Organizational leadership frameworks in medical settings
• Operational efficiency in military healthcare delivery

Key Contributions

His research has identified significant drivers of inappropriate emergency department use in military healthcare systems (2014). Earlier work (2006) pioneered human factors analysis for mobile command systems in tactical environments.

Honors & Recognition

• AAMA Graduate Student Research Paper of the Year (2014)
• J. Dewey Lutes Peer Research Award (2014)

Professional Context

Ryan's dual career in academia and military service informs his teaching in Quantitative Methods, Human Resources Management, Operations Management, and Health Economics. His affiliations include the American College of Healthcare Executives, Population Association of America, and Southern Demographic Association.