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Todd Wagner is a Research Professor of Surgery and Health Policy at Stanford University and Director of the Health Economics Resource Center (HERC) at the Palo Alto VA. His research focuses on health information systems, healthcare efficiency, value-based care, and healthcare access, with particular expertise in developing learning healthcare systems. He co-directs the Big Data Fellowship supported by VA and NCI.
Education includes:
- Ph.D. in Health Services and Policy Analysis, University of California at Berkeley (1999)
- A.B. in Political Science, University of Michigan (1992)
His research examines economic aspects of healthcare delivery with strong emphasis on improving value and access through innovative care models. Recent work explores telehealth economics, healthcare disparities, implementation science, and cost-effectiveness of interventions.
Wagner's publications show consistent focus on healthcare economics, policy evaluation, and veterans health. Recent articles address telehealth economics, AI in medical imaging, healthcare disparities, and implementation costs, reflecting his commitment to evidence-based healthcare improvement.
Scientific awards and recognitions:
- Certificate of Appreciation, Department of Veterans Affairs (2010)
- Exceptional Reviewer Award, Medical Care (2007-2011)
- Achievement Award, Northern California Cancer Center (2000)
- AHCPR Doctoral Dissertation Grant (1998-1999)
- Kaiser Fellowship (1998-1999)
- National Institute on Aging Fellowship (1995-1998)
He mentors early-career investigators and has led numerous grants including studies on specialty care access for veterans, dialysis initiation patterns, and mental health care comparisons. Current grant funding supports research on learning healthcare systems and value optimization.
Wagner leads the Health Economics Resource Center at the Palo Alto VA and collaborates with the Center for Innovation to Implementation (Ci2i). His teams focus on translating economic research into practical healthcare improvements.
