Jamie Ryan

Assistant Policy Researcher; Ph.D. Candidate, Pardee RAND Graduate School

Washington Office

Education

M.Phil. in policy analysis, Pardee RAND Graduate School; M.P.H. in health policy, Columbia University; B.S. in biopsychology, Tufts University

One Page Bio

Overview

Jamie Ryan (they/them) is an assistant policy researcher at RAND and a Ph.D. candidate at the Pardee RAND Graduate School. Their research interests span a wide range of substantive policy areas, including health policy, immigration, violence prevention, and counter-extremism. Ryan has published work on modeling a proposed single-payer health plan in New York State, assessing primary and specialty care integration in safety-net clinics, developing disaster recovery options for Puerto Rico's education and health sectors, quantifying health-related behaviors of the nation's armed forces, and investigating identity-based violent extremism online. Their current research includes modeling complex immigration policy issues, investigating precursors to mass violence, and exploring the health and economic status of older veterans.

Prior to joining Pardee RAND, Ryan was an associate program officer for health care delivery system reform at The Commonwealth Fund in New York, conducting research on a variety of topics, including the impact of the Affordable Care Act on primary care. They also served as lead analyst on several surveys of high-need patients, primary care providers, and community health centers, which included contributing to survey design, data cleaning and analysis, and report writing.

Ryan has an M.Phil. in policy analysis from the Pardee RAND Graduate School, an M.P.H. in health policy and management from Columbia University, and a B.S. in biopsychology with a minor in comparative politics from Tufts University.

Research Focus

Recent Projects

Targeted Violence Prevention
Understanding White Supremacist and Identity-Based Violence
Understanding Patient-Physician Trust
Puerto Rico Economic & Disaster Recovery Plan
Modeling the Impacts of a Single-Payer System in New York State

Honors & Awards

James Q. Wilson Dissertation Fellowship, Pardee RAND Graduate School
Lovelace Dissertation Award, JL Foundation via Pardee RAND Graduate School
Spotlight Award, RAND Corporation

Publications

Report
Domestic Abuse in the Armed Forces: Improving Prevention and Outreach
This report presents domestic abuse prevention and outreach strategies that can be used to improve U.S. Department of Defense programs.
May 16, 2023
Research Brief
Domestic Abuse Prevention and Outreach Approaches for the Military Community
This study focused on identifying strategies to help prevent domestic abuse among service members and their spouses or partners before it occurs and strategies for outreach to high-risk groups that could be effective in the military environment.
May 16, 2023
Report
Clinical Outcome Assessments and Digital Health Technologies Supporting Clinical Trial Endpoints in Early Parkinson's Disease: Roundtable Proceedings and Roadmap for Research
This document summarizes the proceedings of an event held to discuss challenges in clinical outcome assessment development for treatments in early Parkinson's disease and to identify priorities for the field and opportunities for collaboration.
Apr 24, 2023
Report
The Online Extremist Ecosystem: Its Evolution and a Framework for Separating Extreme from Mainstream
The authors describe white supremacists' and other extremists' use of the internet and introduce a framework for internet users to categorize virtual platforms and understand their potential to encounter extreme content online.
Dec 2, 2021
Report
Evaluation of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership Program: Report on the Second Stage of Analysis
In this second-phase study on the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) program, the authors analyzed jobs on the MSEP Career Portal in 2016, interviewed participating employers in 2016, and then surveyed and interviewed spouses in 2019.
Jul 21, 2021
Report
2018 Department of Defense Health Related Behaviors Survey (HRBS): Results for the Active Component
In this report, RAND researchers review survey methods, sample demographics, key findings, and policy implications from the 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey of active component service members.
Apr 28, 2021
Report
2018 Department of Defense Health Related Behaviors Survey (HRBS): Results for the Reserve Component
In this report, RAND researchers review survey methods, sample demographics, key findings, and policy implications from the 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey of reserve component service members.
Apr 28, 2021
Research Brief
2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Substance Use Among the Reserve Component
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for substance use among reserve component members, particularly use of alcohol, tobacco, and medication.
Apr 28, 2021
Research Brief
2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Summary Findings and Policy Implications for the Active Component
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief summarizes results for broad topics of the survey, such as substance use and mental health, among active component members.
Apr 28, 2021
Research Brief
2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Mental and Emotional Health Among the Active Component
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for mental and emotional health among active component members.
Apr 28, 2021
Research Brief
2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Summary Findings and Policy Implications for the Reserve Component
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief summarizes results for broad topics of the survey, such as substance use and mental health, among reserve component members.
Apr 28, 2021
Research Brief
2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Deployment Experiences and Health Among the Reserve Component
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for recent deployment experiences and health among reserve component members.
Apr 28, 2021
Research Brief
2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Among the Active Component
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for health promotion and disease prevention among active component members.
Apr 28, 2021
Research Brief
2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Sexual Behavior and Health Among the Reserve Component
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for sexual behavior and health among reserve component members.
Apr 28, 2021
Research Brief
2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Sexual Orientation and Health Among the Active Component
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for sexual orientation and health among active component members.
Apr 28, 2021
Research Brief
2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Sexual Orientation and Health Among the Reserve Component
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for sexual orientation and health among reserve component members.
Apr 28, 2021
Research Brief
2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Comparing the Active and Reserve Components
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief compares results for the active component and the reserve component.
Apr 28, 2021
Research Brief
2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Deployment Experiences and Health Among the Active Component
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for recent deployment experiences and health among active component members.
Apr 28, 2021
Research Brief
2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Mental and Emotional Health Among the Reserve Component
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for mental and emotional health among reserve component members.
Apr 28, 2021
Research Brief
2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Physical Health and Functional Limitations Among the Active Component
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for physical health and functional limitations among active component members.
Apr 28, 2021
Research Brief
2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Physical Health and Functional Limitations Among the Reserve Component
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for physical health and functional limitations among reserve component members.
Apr 28, 2021
Research Brief
2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Sexual Behavior and Health Among the Active Component
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for sexual behavior and health among active component members.
Apr 28, 2021
Research Brief
2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Among the Reserve Component
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for health promotion and disease prevention among reserve component members.
Apr 28, 2021
Research Brief
2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Substance Use Among the Active Component
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for substance use among active component members, particularly use of alcohol, tobacco, and medication.
Apr 28, 2021
Infographic
Assessing the Health Readiness of Active Component Airmen: Results from Air Force Respondents to the HRBS
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This infographic reports key findings for active component members in the Air Force.
Apr 28, 2021
Infographic
Assessing the Health Readiness of Active Component Coast Guardsmen: Results from Coast Guard Respondents to the HRBS
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This infographic reports key findings for active component members in the Coast Guard.
Apr 28, 2021
Infographic
Assessing the Health Readiness of Active Component Marines: Results from Marine Corps Respondents to the HRBS
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This infographic reports key findings for active component members in the Marine Corps.
Apr 28, 2021
Infographic
Assessing the Health Readiness of Active Component Sailors: Results from Navy Respondents to the HRBS
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This infographic reports key findings for active component members in the Navy.
Apr 28, 2021
Infographic
Assessing the Health Readiness of Active Component Soldiers: Results from Army Respondents to the HRBS
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This infographic reports key findings for active component members in the Army.
Apr 28, 2021
Infographic
Assessing the Health Readiness of Air Force Reservists: Results from Air Force Reserve Respondents to the HRBS
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This infographic reports key findings for reserve component members in the Air Force Reserve.
Apr 28, 2021
Infographic
Assessing the Health Readiness of Air National Guard Members: Results from Air National Guard Respondents to the HRBS
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This infographic reports key findings for reserve component members in the Air National Guard.
Apr 28, 2021
Infographic
Assessing the Health Readiness of Army National Guard Members: Results from Army National Guard Respondents to the HRBS
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This infographic reports key findings for reserve component members in the Army National Guard.
Apr 28, 2021
Infographic
Assessing the Health Readiness of Army Reservists: Results from Army Reserve Respondents to the HRBS
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This infographic reports key findings for reserve component members in the Army Reserve.
Apr 28, 2021
Infographic
Assessing the Health Readiness of Coast Guard Reservists: Results from Coast Guard Reserve Respondents to the HRBS
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This infographic reports key findings for reserve component members in the Coast Guard Reserve.
Apr 28, 2021
Infographic
Assessing the Health Readiness of Marine Corps Reservists: Results from Marine Corps Reserve Respondents to the HRBS
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This infographic reports key findings for reserve component members in the Marine Corps Reserve.
Apr 28, 2021
Infographic
Assessing the Health Readiness of Navy Reservists: Results from Navy Reserve Respondents to the HRBS
The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This infographic reports key findings for reserve component members in the Navy Reserve.
Apr 28, 2021
Report
Updating Personnel Vetting and Security Clearance Guidelines for Future Generations
The authors identified select trends, including age-based factors, among younger adults to understand broader social changes that may affect current security clearance adjudication guidelines for positions in the U.S. government.
Mar 11, 2021
Report
Health and Social Services in Puerto Rico Before and After Hurricane Maria: Predisaster Conditions, Hurricane Damage, and Themes for Recovery
This overview of health and social services in Puerto Rico includes 31 courses of action to better recover from health crises, build a more resilient system to future disasters, and actively promote health and well-being.
Sep 30, 2020
Report
The Education Sector in Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria: Predisaster Conditions, Hurricane Damage, and Themes for Recovery
Presenting a strategic approach to aid Puerto Rico's recovery from Hurricanes Irma and Maria, the report details prestorm conditions, assesses damage and recovery needs, and describes courses of action for the Education sector.
Sep 30, 2020
Journal Article
Association of Primary and Specialty Care Integration on Physician Communication and Cancer Screening in Safety-Net Clinics
This study aimed to describe strategies CHCs use to integrate care with specialists and examine whether more strongly integrated CHCs have higher rates of screening for colorectal and cervical cancers and report better communication with specialists.
2020
Research Brief
The Effects of Alternative Payment Models on Physician Practices: Follow-Up Study
Physician practice engagement with alternative payment models (APMs) would be enhanced by simpler APMs, a slower pace of change, greater support for new capabilities and timely data, and reexamination of practice response to APMs with financial risk.
Oct 24, 2018
Report
Effects of Health Care Payment Models on Physician Practice in the United States: Follow-Up Study
This report, sponsored by the American Medical Association (AMA), describes how alternative payment models (APMs) affect physicians, physicians' practices, and hospital systems in the United States.
Oct 24, 2018
Report
An Assessment of the New York Health Act: A Single-Payer Option for New York State
This report assesses how the state-sponsored single-payer health program New York Health would affect health care utilization and costs in New York, estimating its effects on key outcomes and comparing them with future outcomes under the status quo.
Aug 1, 2018
Research Brief
Estimating the Effects of a Single-Payer Proposal in New York State
The New York Health Act could expand insurance coverage in New York without increasing overall health spending, if administrative costs are reduced and growth in provider payment rates is restrained. The program would be financed by new taxes.
Aug 1, 2018