SHREVEPORT -- A research paper from LSUS economics faculty member Dr. Reshad Osmani has been accepted at the International Health Economics Association session of the American Economic Association annual meeting.
The research explores the impact of supply-side conditional cash transfers (SS-CCTs), which in this case were conditional cash payments to healthcare workers as a motivator to see more patients and ordering more needed tests, in a developing country context.
“The study demonstrates that SS-CCTs significantly improve short-term healthcare utilization, particularly among educated women and wealthier households,” Osmani said. “However, it also highlights the long-term challenges, including diminished program effects due to declines in healthcare quality and availability after the program’s conclusion.
“This research not only provides critical insights into effective healthcare interventions in low-resource settings but also emphasizes the need for sustainable policy designs to achieve lasting improvements.”
The study was conducted through randomized field experiments and observational household surveys. The paper is titled “The Effect of Supply-Side Conditional Cash Transfers on Healthcare Outcomes for Women and Children.”
“This paper addresses an urgent global issue – how to design healthcare interventions that work not only in the short term but are also sustainable over time,” Osmani continued. “It’s an honor to have my work presented at a platform like the AEA meeting, where leading economists gather to discuss impactful research.”
The AEA meeting is taking place this weekend in San Francisco.
Osmani teaches economics in LSUS’s Master of Business Administration and Master of Health Administration programs, allowing him to bring cutting-edge research into the classroom from economics and healthcare viewpoints.
Students can dive into real-world healthcare challenges.
“Economics provides a powerful lens to analyze healthcare systems, especially in areas like resource allocation, incentive structures and efficiency,” Osmani said.
Osmani is widening his own research lens by his recent selections to the editorial boards of two prominent journals.
He will serve as an editorial board member for the Journal of Healthcare Organization and Management and BMC Health Services Research.
In these roles, Osmani oversees the peer-review process, evaluates manuscript quality and helps shape the journals’ research priorities.
“Being part of the editorial process keeps me connected to the latest developments in healthcare economics and management,” Osmani said. “It also sharpens my critical thinking and informs my own research, ensuring that it meets the highest academic standards.
“Through these contributions, I aim to foster research that not only informs policy but also improves healthcare outcomes for vulnerable populations. I’m excited to continue exploring research that addresses critical healthcare challenges and to contribute meaningfully to academic discourse and policymaking.”
