Biography
Derek Jenkins is a scholar in health economics at the Baker Institute. Jenkins previously taught introductory microeconomics at the undergraduate level. He also served as a graduate research assistant analyzing the negative health effects of the Flint water crisis. His dissertation research focuses on the utilization of low value diagnostic imaging procedures in emergency departments.
Jenkins received his B.S. in economics from John Carroll University and his Ph.D. in economics from Wayne State University.
Contact at [email protected].
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Nonprofit Hospitals and Medical Debt in Indiana
In recent years, Indiana hospitals billed millions of low-income patients who should have qualified for discounted or free care, leading to medical debt. A new policy brief examines how Indiana nonprofit hospitals handle & report debt, as well as improvements needed to address these gaps.
Derek Jenkins November 21, 2024
Nonprofit Hospitals and Medical Debt in Texas
Texas hospitals perform more reduced-cost care charity care than most of in the country, yet many eligible patients miss out on free or discounted care, leading to medical debt. This new brief examines how Texas nonprofit hospitals handle and report debt, as well as the necessary improvements currently manage and report bad debt and outlines how to address these gaps.
Derek Jenkins October 31, 2024
Prices Versus Costs: Unpacking Rising US Hospital Profits
The prices of U.S. hospital services have surged exponentially over the last two decades, outpacing inflation and rates of other medical services. A new report by Derek Jenkins, Sasathorn Tapaneeyakul, and Vivian Ho unpacks whether rising operational costs justify increased prices or if hospital profits are driving this price escalation.
Derek Jenkins, Sasathorn Tapaneeyakul, Vivian Ho September 6, 2024