Dr. David Meyers

Associate Professor

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Biography

David J Meyers is an Associate Professor in Health Services, Policy, and Practice at Brown University. He serves as the Director of the Doctoral Program in Health Services Research and as the Associate Director of the Center Advancing Health Policy Research (CAHPR). With a focus on health services research and health economics, David's work emphasizes payment and delivery reform, particularly within the Medicare program. His recent research areas include Medicare Advantage payment policy, provider networks and quality ratings, integrated care plans for dually eligible beneficiaries, and the vertical integration of providers and insurers. His research initiatives are supported by prominent institutions such as the National Institute on Aging, the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, and Arnold Ventures. David obtained his PhD in Health Services Research with a concentration in Health Economics from Brown University, alongside an MPH in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from Tufts University.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Brown University • Providence, RI

Associate Professor in Health Services, Policy, and Practice.

Director

— Present

Doctoral Program in Health Services Research • Providence, RI

Director of the Doctoral Program in Health Services Research.

Associate Director

— Present

Center Advancing Health Policy Research • Providence, RI

Associate Director focusing on translating research results into policy action.

Senior Advisor

— Present

Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation • Providence, RI

Senior Advisor for the Medicare Advantage program.

Awards

#2023

Emerging Leader in Managed Care Research Award

2023-01-01
#2021

Top Ten Article

2021-01-01
#2018

Alice S. Hersh Student Award

2018-01-01

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
Application Checklist
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE Scores
  • TOEFL/IELTS Scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics