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William L. Swann is an Associate Professor and MPA Program Chair at the School of Public Administration, University of Nebraska at Omaha. He also holds the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska Chair of Health Care Administration and Policy. His research focuses on substance use policy, disparities in opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment, and implementation of medications for OUD in justice settings, supported by grants from the Health Resources and Services Administration. Swann's work extends to collaborative governance, public management, and sustainable development. Previously, he taught at the University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs.
Education:
- PhD in Public Administration, Florida State University (2016)
- MPA, University of Rhode Island (2012)
- BSBA in Finance, Bryant University (2009)
Research Interests: Swann investigates opioid policy, rural/urban disparities in healthcare access, and the governance of fragmented systems. His studies highlight how interorganizational collaboration impacts treatment capacity and how racial/ethnic segregation affects treatment availability.
Service & Leadership:
- Member of Douglas County Overdose Fatality Review Team
- President-Elect of the American Society for Public Administration's Nebraska Chapter
- President of the Board at The Schreiber Research Group (focusing on substance use response)
Teaching & Grants: Teaches courses on public/social policy and qualitative methods. His funded research examines rural community responses to opioid crises and sustainability policies linking to health outcomes. He explores how entrepreneurial approaches drive local sustainability innovations.
Key Themes in Articles: His work consistently addresses governance challenges in healthcare, the role of collaboration in policy implementation, and equity in resource distribution. Recent studies emphasize pandemic impacts on OUD services and urban-rural divides in policy responses.
