Joshua Barrett is the Associate Director of Research for the Center for the Business of Health. He works to grow the Center’s thought leadership through collaborative intrainstitutional and corporate partnered research. He manages a diverse portfolio of research initiatives, collaborating with faculty, institutional partners, and industry stakeholders. His work focuses on producing unique and comprehensive content regarding public policies, business practices, and industry trends in healthcare.

Prior to joining UNC in 2021, Joshua worked at Duke University Health System. Joshua has experience in hospital finance, supply chain and procurement operations, health information management, and revenue cycle. Clinically, Joshua has worked as a registered nurse in interventional radiology and emergency medicine.

Joshua holds a PhD from the UNC Chapel Hill School of Nursing and an MBA from Elon University. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (BS) from James Madison University. His research focuses on health services, with an emphasis on workforce dynamics, including turnover, organizational retention strategies, and workforce development.

Reach out to Joshua for: inquiries related to research (corporate collaborations, faculty partnerships, student research opportunities)