Andrew J Knighton PhD Cpa
About Andrew J Knighton PhD Cpa
Andrew J Knighton, PhD, CPA, is an Associate Professor of Implementation Science at Intermountain Healthcare, with extensive experience in healthcare finance and informatics. He has held various leadership roles, including Senior Director at UnitedHealth Group and has contributed to multiple healthcare initiatives focused on improving care delivery.
Work at Intermountain Healthcare
Andrew J Knighton serves as an Associate Professor in Implementation Science at Intermountain Healthcare. He has held this position since 2014, contributing to the organization for a decade. In this role, he collaborates with teams to implement innovations within large healthcare systems and assesses their effectiveness. His work focuses on enhancing care delivery through evidence-based practices.
Previous Experience at UnitedHealth Group
Knighton worked at UnitedHealth Group for a total of ten years, holding two significant positions. He served as Senior Director of Cost Management from 1997 to 2007, followed by a role as Vice President of Finance from 2007 to 2011. His experience in these roles contributed to his expertise in healthcare finance and management.
Academic Background and Education
Knighton has a robust academic background. He earned a Master of Accountancy from Brigham Young University, followed by a Master of Science in Health Informatics from the University of Minnesota. He completed his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Health Informatics at the University of Minnesota and pursued post-doctoral studies in Implementation Science Research at the University of Utah School of Medicine.
Teaching Experience in Health Informatics
Knighton has served as an adjunct faculty member in Health Informatics at multiple institutions. He taught at The College of St. Scholastica from 2014 to 2019 and at St. Catherine University from 2018 to 2022. His teaching roles have allowed him to share his knowledge and expertise with students in the field of health informatics.
Research Interests and Initiatives
Knighton's research interests center on the scaled implementation and evaluation of evidence-based practices within healthcare settings. He has participated in various initiatives funded by the U.S. government and Intermountain Healthcare, focusing on improving care delivery across the healthcare spectrum.