Todd Gilmer

Todd Gilmer is a Professor at the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health & Human Longevity Science at the University of California, San Diego. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Washington (1997). His work focuses on health insurance/risk adjustment, diabetes care cost-effectiveness, and mental health services, with expertise in data analysis using large datasets like Medicare/Medicaid and national surveys. He leads research teams at the Health Services Research Center, collaborating with San Diego and Los Angeles County mental health departments.

Education: Ph.D. in Economics, University of Washington, 1997.

Research Interests
Dr. Gilmer's research spans three core areas:
• Health Insurance Systems: Developing risk-adjustment models for Medicaid/Medicare.
• Diabetes Management: Evaluating programs like Project Dulce for underserved populations.
• Mental Health: Studying service utilization, cost-effectiveness of supported housing, and disparities in care access. His recent work emphasizes trauma-informed community partnerships and interventions for justice-involved adults.

Grants & Collaborations
Principal Investigator for NIH-funded studies (e.g., R01HS019986, 2010–2013) on comprehensive care for severe mental illness. Collaborates with public health agencies on policy implementation and program evaluation.

Labs/Teams
Leads teams at the Health Services Research Center, focusing on data analysis and performance monitoring for county mental health services. Active in multidisciplinary initiatives like the Behavioral Health Integration and Complex Care Program.