William E Encinosa

William E Encinosa serves as an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy and holds a senior economist position at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) within the Center for Delivery, Organization and Markets. His dual affiliation bridges academic policy research with federal healthcare system analysis.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Economics, University of Florida

Dr. Encinosa's research examines critical intersections of economics and healthcare systems, specializing in medical error economics, malpractice tort reform, financial vulnerabilities of the uninsured, pharmaceutical marketing impacts on drug pricing, and obesity treatment economics. His work consistently addresses systemic inefficiencies in healthcare delivery through rigorous economic modeling and policy analysis.

His publication record demonstrates sustained focus on healthcare cost-outcome relationships, particularly medical error impacts, as evidenced by his award-winning 2009 research. These contributions form a cohesive body of work advancing health services research through economic frameworks.

Scientific recognition:

• John M. Eisenberg Article-of-the-Year Award in Health Services Research (2009)

No information regarding student advising or research grants appears in available materials, though his AHRQ role suggests involvement in federally funded healthcare research initiatives.

At AHRQ, he contributes to the Center for Delivery, Organization and Markets, which investigates healthcare system structures, payment models, and market dynamics to improve national healthcare delivery efficiency and quality.