Population Health
Public Health
Health Informatics
Program Management
Health IT
Adjunct Instructor
Research & Practice Interests
Education
DrPH, University of Texas School of Public Health
MSPH, Meharry Medical College
Publications
Ehiobuche C, Nkem, M. (2026). Making healthcare sustainable. Stockton University.
Ehiobuche C, Nkem M. (2025). Market fundamentalism vs. health equity: The contested future of African healthcare in an era of shifting alliances. 2025 National Business Education Association (NBEA) Conference Proceedings.
Ehiobuche C, Nkem M. (2025). The business of healthcare in an era of populist conservatism: Implications for Africa’s sustainable development. 2025 International Global Business Research (IGBR), NY Conference Proceedings.
Nkem M. Factors that influence cancer clinical trial participation in a minority safety net hospital. American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, November 9, 2010.
Nkem M. (2014). Population and community predictors of preventable hospitalizations in Texas, Doctoral dissertation, The University of Texas School of Public Health.
Teaching
Health Informations, Analytics & AI
Population Health Strategy & Management
Essentials of Population Health
Project Management Essentials
Biography
Dr. Malachy Nkem is a population health IT leader with over 18 years of experience driving transformative change in population health, health informatics, healthcare payer systems, and medical device platforms. As a Principal Consultant at Infosys, he leads the implementation of cutting-edge, cloud-based platforms and AI-driven tools for predictive analytics and patient management to enhance operational efficiency and scalability in healthcare organizations. His expertise encompasses optimizing healthcare payment systems for value-based care, implementing efficient electronic health records, streamlining pharmaceutical processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leveraging digital health solutions to enhance patient access and reduce costs. He has a proven track record of guiding cross-functional teams, ensuring regulatory adherence, and optimizing processes to deliver impactful outcomes, such as significantly reduced hospital readmission rates and cost of care. His work focuses on enabling digital transformation and innovation in the evolving healthcare landscape.
Dr. Nkem holds a Doctor of Public Health from the University of Texas School of Public Health, along with certifications in areas such as Applied Health Informatics and Advanced Program Management. He has also contributed to the academic community as an adjunct professor at several universities, shaping the next generation of healthcare leaders. Through his extensive practical experience and academic background, Dr. Nkem offers unique insights into making healthcare sustainable for the future.