William V. Padula

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William V. Padula is a leading health services researcher whose work sits at the critical intersection of healthcare delivery, value-based payment reform, and patient safety. He is best known for his incisive analyses of how fee-for-service models have historically incentivized volume over quality, and for championing the systemic shift toward value-based care that prioritizes patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness. His seminal paper, "Improving Value in Surgery" (2022), has garnered early attention as a foundational piece in this ongoing transformation. Dr. Padula’s research has been instrumental in quantifying the economic and clinical impact of preventable hospital-acquired conditions, particularly pressure injuries, where his modeling work has shaped national prevention guidelines and reimbursement policies. With a career marked by high-impact publications and influential policy contributions, his work has been cited extensively, reflecting its profound influence on both clinical practice and healthcare economics. Dr. Padula continues to drive the conversation on how to build a more equitable, efficient, and patient-centered healthcare system.