Glenn Melnick

Biography

Glenn Melnick, Ph.D., is a world-renowned expert in health economics and finance. Professor Melnick joined the School of Public Administration faculty in 1996. Previously, he served as a faculty member of the UCLA School of Public Health, a consultant at RAND, and an expert witness to the Federal Trade Commission. He has been published in the American Journal of Public Health, Health Affairs, Medical Care, Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law, Health Policy Reform: Competition and Controls, and Journal of Ambulatory Care Management. He has been principal investigator for a number of funded projects in Jakarta, Indonesia, and in Taiwan.

Selected Publications

• Melnick, G., & Fonkych, K. (2024). Are “all or nothing” contracts by Hospital Systems anti-competitive?—evidence from a recent antitrust lawsuit. Journal of Hospital Management and Health Policy, 8, 21–21.
• Melnick, G., O’Leary, J. (2021). Health Care Utilization up to 180 Days After Initial COVID-19 Diagnosis Among a Nationwide Sample of Insured Adults Aged 18-29 Years: An Analysis of Claims Data. Current Trends Civil & Struct Engineering, 2(5). CTCMS.MS.ID.000546.
• Melnick, G. A., Green, L., & Rich, J. (2016). House Calls: California Program for Homebound Patients Reduces Monthly Spending, Delivers Meaningful Care. Health Affairs, 35(1), 28-35.