Professor McBride is an influential health policy analyst and leading health economist shaping the national agenda in rural health care, health insurance, Medicare policy, health economics, and access to health care. He is currently studying the uninsured, Medicare Advantage and Part D in rural areas, health reform at the state and national levels, access to care for children with special health care needs, and long-term social security and Medicare reform.
In addition to his scholarly publications in leading journals, he has produced a collection of reports, white papers, and other policy products that have had an important impact on the national policy debate.
Professor McBride has been active in testifying before Congress and consulting with important policy constituents in Medicare and rural health policy. He is a member of the Rural Policy Research Institute (RUPRI) Health Panel that provides expert advice on rural health issues to the U.S. Congress and other policymakers.
Dr. McBride serves as a member of several national committees and Boards, including the Advisory Board of the American Society of Health Economists (ASHE), Editorial Board for the Health Administration Press, Co-Chair of the Health Policy Faculty Forum for AUPHA, the Editorial Board for the Journal of Rural Health, and the Methods Council for Academy Health.