Vadim Dukhanin

Vadim Dukhanin, MD, MHS, is an Assistant Scientist in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He is affiliated with the Center for Health Services and Outcomes Research (CHSOR) and the Roger and Flo Lipitz Center to Advance Policy in Aging and Disability. With over a decade of research and consulting experience across academic, governmental, and corporate sectors, Dr. Dukhanin specializes in health services and outcomes research, leveraging clinical and population health data to improve healthcare delivery.

• MD, Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, 2006
• MHS, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 2015

His research centers on patient and public engagement, patient safety, diagnostic excellence, and implementation science. He investigates how value-based care priorities can be translated into organizational and individual behaviors, with a focus on equity and social justice. His work employs mixed methods, including systematic reviews, cost-effectiveness analysis, and qualitative analysis of interviews and focus groups.

Dr. Dukhanin’s recent publications highlight trends in patient-reported measures for diagnostic accuracy, shared access to patient portals for older adults, and strategies to reduce diagnostic disparities. His work increasingly emphasizes equity, human-centered design, and the development of practical tools for healthcare performance management.

Scientific Awards:

• SIDM Fellowship in Diagnostic Excellence (2023–2024)
• Johns Hopkins Diversity Recognition Award (2022)
• Finalist, National Academy of Medicine Scholars in Diagnostic Excellence (2022)
• Delta Omega Honorary Society, Alpha Chapter (2020)
• CHSOR Directors Award (2017)

Dr. Dukhanin has contributed to numerous grants and initiatives evaluating CMS programs such as CPC+ and Primary Care First. He advises on implementation strategies and performance-based adjustments, particularly for seriously ill populations. His advisory work focuses on authentic patient and caregiver engagement in healthcare decision-making.

He is a key contributor to projects at CHSOR and the Lipitz Center, where he leads research on patient engagement frameworks, diagnostic safety, and performance measurement. His collaborative network includes experts in public health, medicine, and health policy.