Troels Kristensen

Troels Kristensen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Public Health at the University of Southern Denmark, affiliated with the Danish Centre for Health Economics (DaCHE). His work bridges health economics, health policy, and primary care research within the Faculty of Health Sciences.

• PhD and MSc in Health Economics, University of Southern Denmark
• Visiting researcher, University of York (CHE)
• PhD training, Swiss School of Public Health (SSPH)

Troels Kristensen's research centers on understanding variation in healthcare delivery, particularly distinguishing warranted from unwarranted variation in service use. His interests include the organization of healthcare, incentive structures in general practice, GP behavior, risk adjustment models, and integrated care models such as diabetes management. He investigates case-mix adjustment and mixed remuneration systems for resource allocation. Additionally, he explores leadership and personality traits in healthcare, with a focus on empathy in patient-professional relationships.

His recent publications highlight a strong focus on continuity of care in general practice, the cost implications of fractures in type 1 diabetes, statistical modeling of healthcare transitions, and point-of-care testing in diabetes. His work often employs cohort studies, survey data, and advanced statistical methods, primarily within the Danish healthcare context.

Troels Kristensen actively contributes to public discourse, with media appearances discussing healthcare efficiency and policy implications. He has served on external review committees, including at the Karolinska Institute, and regularly presents at academic and policy events.

He is involved in teaching Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment, indicating a commitment to education and training in health policy and economic evaluation.

His research network includes collaborations across Denmark and internationally, with a strong emphasis on general practice, public health, and health economics.