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Virginia Mumford is a Senior Lecturer at Macquarie University's Australian Institute of Health Innovation, with an adjunct position at the University of Tasmania. She holds a PhD in Health Economics from UNSW (2015), an MBA from City University London (1987), and an MBBS from St. Thomas' Hospital, London (1982). Her research focuses on health economics, implementation science, and patient safety, particularly in healthcare accreditation, medication safety, and chronic disease management. She leads or collaborates on 14 grants, including the N-PARTI initiative and virtual care infrastructure projects.
Education/Academic Qualifications:
- PhD in Health Economics, UNSW (2011–2015)
- MHA in Health Administration, UNSW (2002–2006)
- MBA in Finance, City University London (1986–1987)
- MBBS in Medicine, St. Thomas' Hospital, London (1977–1982)
Research Interests: Combines clinical, financial, and policy expertise to address healthcare quality and safety. Key areas include:
- Economic evaluation of healthcare interventions
- Implementation of clinical care standards (e.g., delirium management)
- Technology-driven solutions for medication safety
- Cost-benefit analysis of accreditation programs
- Cultural and linguistic diversity in virtual care delivery
Awards: Recognized for contributions to health economics and policy, including the 2022 Macquarie Business School Impact Competition and Wiley's Top Cited Article (2020–2021). Her 2024 paper on surgical costs was highlighted as an Editor's choice.
Grants & Collaborations: Leads multidisciplinary teams on projects like N-PARTI (pediatric care innovation) and Smarter Hospitals (virtual care infrastructure). Her work bridges academic, clinical, and policy stakeholders. Future goals include establishing a multi-disciplinary unit for patient safety strategies and economic evaluation frameworks.
Labs/Teams: Active in the Centre for Healthcare Resilience and Implementation Science at Macquarie, collaborating with institutions like the University of Technology Sydney and the University of Tasmania.
