James Robinson, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Kaiser Permanente Distinguished Professor of Health Economics
Director, Berkeley Center for Health Technology
PHONE: (510) 642-0564
FAX: (510) 643-6981
LOCATION: 247-B University Hall
E-MAIL: james.robinson@berkeley.edu
Reseach Interests
- Innovation and affordability for medical technology
- Cardiac and orthopedic devices
- Biotechnology policy and strategy
- Health insurance
- Physician and hospital payment methods
- Health care finance
- Nonprofit and for-profit organization
Courses
- PH 200C Public Health Core Breadth Course
- PH 222A Health Care Technology Policy
- PH 226A Health Economics
- PH 227A Health Care Finance
Selected Publications
Robinson, James, T Williams, and D Yanahihara. Measurement of and Reward for Efficiency in California's Pay For-Performance Program. Health Affairs 2009; 28(5):1438-47.
Robinson, James, SM Shortell, DR Rittenhouse, S Ferandes-Taylor, RR Gillies, and LP Casalino. Quality-Based Payment for Medical Groups and Individual Physicians. Inquiry 2009; 46(2):172-81.
Robinson, James and PB Ginsburg. "Consumer-Driven Health Care: Promise and Performance." Health Affairs 2009; 28 (supplement 1):w272-w281.
Robinson James, LP Casalino, R Gillies, DR Rittenhouse, SM Shortell, and S Fernandes-Taylor. "Financial Incentives, Quality Improvement Programs, and the Adoption of Clinical Information Technology." Medical Care 2009; 27(4):411-417.
Robinson, James. "Value-based Purchasing of Medical Devices." Health Affairs 2008; 27 (6):1523-31.
Robinson JC (2006). Insurers' Strategies for Managing the Use and Cost of Biopharmaceuticals. Health Affairs; 25(5):1205-17.
Robinson JC and Dratler S (2006). Corporate Structure and Capital Strategy at Catholic Healthcare West. Health Affairs; 25(1):134-147.
Rittenhouse DR and Robinson JC (2006). Improving Quality in Medicaid: The Use of Care Management Processes for Chronic Illness and Preventive Care. Medical Care; 44(1):47-54.
Profile updated: October 8, 2009