Elizabeth Rula, Ph.D

Elizabeth Rula, Ph.D., is Executive Director of the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute where she oversees a large, diverse portfolio of research that informs health policy and radiology practice. The Institute’s mission is to publish impactful research to promote the effective and efficient use of health care resources to improve patient care. The Neiman Institute is affiliated with the American College of Radiology, where Dr. Rula serves as Vice President of health services and policy research. With over 15 years of experience leading health services and outcomes research, Dr. Rula strives to establish a strong scientific foundation for the value of health care services and health policy that promotes broad and equitable access to high-value care. She has authored over 65 refereed journal articles, numerous white papers and reports, and writes a column on policy research for the ACR Bulletin. Under her leadership, the Neiman Health Policy Institute’s research has grown in recognition, with extensive media coverage, including recent stories by NPR and US News and World Report. Dr. Rula earned her doctorate from Vanderbilt University in the field of Pharmacology.