Wolfram Burkhardt

Prof. Wolfram Burkhardt is a Professor of Health Care Management at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences (Faculty 4: Social Work and Health). He serves as Head of the Audit Committee and teaches in programs such as Management in Healthcare, Public Health, and Health Economics. His academic career includes roles at FH Ludwigshafen and the Goethe University Frankfurt Medical Sociology Institute. He holds a PhD in Political Science from Philipps University Marburg (2001) and oversees research on health policy, social policy, and health economics.

Teaching spans undergraduate and master's programs, including case management, healthcare project management, and interdisciplinary modules on robotics in healthcare. His research critiques healthcare privatization and advocates for solidarity-based systems. Collaborative projects include modules on German/Japanese healthcare systems and assistive technologies in elderly care.

Professional experience includes over two decades in health policy analysis, freelance research, and managerial roles. Key publications address healthcare policy under coalition governments and the role of private health insurers.