Dooyoung Lim, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Master of Health Care Administration Program

Additional Roles
Associate Professor, Department of Public Health

Areas of Expertise

Health Disparities, Health Economics, Health Finance, Health Insurance, Health Policy Analysis, Mental Health

About

Dr. Lim is an Associate Professor in the Department of Public Health at Des Moines University, where he has been actively involved in the M.H.A. and M.P.H. programs since 2017. He holds a doctoral degree in health policy and administration from Penn State University, with a specialized focus on economics and policy. Additionally, he pursued studies in health care administration at the University of Missouri – Columbia. Dr. Lim’s primary research interest lies in examining health policy changes and their impact on people’s health service utilization and health outcomes from an economic perspective. As an educator, he has been actively teaching health economics and health finance courses at DMU. Moreover, he is genuinely passionate about assisting M.H.A./M.P.H. students in navigating their educational journey successfully within the programs. Dr. Lim is also actively engaged in advising and mentoring students on their research projects, fostering their growth and development.

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University and Community Services

Chair, DPH Academic Progress Committee
Chair, DPH Faculty Search Committee
Member, DPH Evaluation Committee
Member, CHS Bylaws and Nominating Committee
Member, CHS Curriculum Committee
Member, DMU Integrity Committee
Member, multiple ad-hoc committees in the University level
Referee/Reviewer (Peer-Reviewed Journals)
Abstract Reviewer (Conference)

Professional Services

Referee/Reviewer (Peer-Reviewed Journals)
Journal of American Public Health | 2018 – present
Journal of Women and Aging | 2018 – present
Abstract Reviewer (Conference)
APHA’s 2018 Annual Meeting and Expo | 2018 – present
DMU Research Symposium | 2017 – present
Film Reviewer
APHA Global Public Health Film Festival | 2018 – present

Professional Organizations

Academy Health, U.S.A. | 2009 – Present
American Public Health Association, U.S.A. | 2017 – Present

Education:
Ph.D. in Health Policy and Administration, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Master of Health Administration, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
Bachelor of Business Administration, Ajou University, Suwon, South Korea

Research

Dr. Lim’s research focuses on evaluating health policy changes, with a specific emphasis on health insurance policies, and their impact on patients’ health service utilization and outcomes from an economic perspective. In particular, his interest lies in investigating how individuals modify their prescription drug consumption patterns and healthcare decision-making behaviors, particularly concerning non-properly used medications, in response to the implementation of new insurance policies like the Medicare Part D program and the Affordable Care Act. Furthermore, Dr. Lim is intrigued by exploring the influence of various social, economic, and environmental factors, such as race/ethnicity and insurance status, on the disparities in health service utilization, spending and health outcomes among different population groups. His goal is to shed light on the connections between health policy changes and their potential effects on health equity and access to care for vulnerable communities.

Publications and Presentations

Peer-Reviewed Journal Publications

Devine, J.W., Lim, D., Lugo, A., & Farley, J.F. (Revise & Resubmit). Prevalence and Patterns of Catastrophic Spending for Antidiabetic Medication in 2020. Journal of Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy.
Nilles, J.D., Lim, D., Boyer, M.P., Wilson, B.D., Betar, R.A., Showalter, H.A., Liu, D., & Ananieva, E.A. (2022). The occurrence of bone and joint cancers and their association with rural living and radon exposure in Iowa. Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 1–16.
Lim, D., Liu, D., & Burston, B. (2021). Impacts of 2012 update to the AGS Beers Criteria on Potentially Inappropriate Antipsychotic Medications Use Among Older Adults. Aging and Health Research, 1(3), 1-9.
Lim, D. & Jung, J. (2019). Racial-Ethnic Variations in Potentially Inappropriate Psychotropic Medication Use among the Elderly. Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities, 6(2), 436-445.
Lim, D. & Jung, J. (2017). Racial-Ethnic Differences in Off-label Antidepressant Use by Insurance Type. Psychiatric Services, 68(12), 1271-1279.
Shi, Y., Jung, K., & Lim, D. (2015). Disparities in Antidepressant Use: In Reply (Letters to the Editor). Psychiatric Services, 66(2), 212.
Jung, K., Lim, D., & Shi, Y. (2014). Racial/ethnic Disparities in the Use of Antidepressants in Private Coverage: Implications for the Affordable Care Act. Psychiatric Services, 65(9), 1140-1146
Lim, D., Jung, K., & Shi, Y. (2013). National Trends in the Use of Antidepressants Between 1997 and 2009 and the Role of Medicare Part D Implementation. Psychiatric services, 64(10), 1038-1042.

Selected Peer-Reviewed/Invited Presentation

Devine, J., Lim, D., Farley, J., & Lugo, A. (2023). “Out-of-pocket prescription drug spending among persons with diabetes in the U.S.” Presented at the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Annual Meeting and Exposition, Phoenix, AZ, March 24-27, 2023.
Lim, D., Liu, D., & Burston, B. (2022). “Racial disparities and factors influencing typical antipsychotic medication use among U.S. adults by insurance type” Presented at the Friday Research Seminar Series at Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA, March 25, 2022.
Lim, D., Liu, D., & Burston, B. (2022). “Racial disparities and factors influencing typical antipsychotic medication use among U.S. adults by insurance type” Presented at the Jornadeas Academicas de Salud 2022, Lima, Peru, March 15-18, 2022.
Lim, D., Garrison, B^*, & Liu, D. (2021). “Racial-ethnic differences in off-label antipsychotic medication use among community-dwelling adults, 2001-2018” Presented at the 12^th Annual DMU Research Symposium, Des Moines, IA, December 3, 2021.
Lim, D., Brandell, B^*, & Liu, D. (2021). “The association between patient’s race and ethnicity and the use of first versus second generation antipsychotics among community-dwelling adults in the U.S.” Presented at the 12^th Annual DMU Research Symposium, Des Moines, IA, December 3, 2021.
Lim, D., Liu, D., & Burston, B. (2021). “Racial-ethnic differences in off-label antipsychotic medication use among community-dwelling adults, 2001-2018” Presented at the 149^th American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting and Expo, Denver, Colorado. October 24-27, 2021.
Lim, D., Liu, D., & Burston, B. (2020). “Trends in utilization and determinants of antipsychotic medication use in community-dwelling elderly with mental disorders, 2006-2017” Presented at the 11^th Annual DMU Research Symposium, Des Moines, IA, December 4, 2020.
Lim, D., Geletta, S., Liu, D., & Lindsay, C^*. (2019). “Potentially Inappropriate Antipsychotic Medications Use Among the Elderly: Impacts of 2012 Update to the Beers Criteria” Presented at the 36^th AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting, Washington D.C., June 2-4, 2019.
Lim, D., Geletta, S., Liu, D., & Lindsay, C^*. (2019). “Potentially Inappropriate Antipsychotic Medications Use Among the Elderly: Impacts of 2012 Update to the Beers Criteria” Presented at the Friday Research Seminar Series at Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA, April 12, 2019
Lim, D., & Jung, J. (2018). “Racial-Ethnic Variations in Potentially Inappropriate Psychotropic Medication Use among the Elderly” Presented at the 146^th American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting and Expo, San Diego, California. November 10-14, 2018.
Lim, D., & Jung, J. (2017). “Racial-Ethnic Differences in Off-Label Antidepressant Use by Insurance Type” Presented at the 145^th American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting and Expo, Atlanta, Georgia. November 4-8, 2017.
Lim, D., & Jung, J. (2017). “The Effect of Medicare Part D on High-Risk Medication Use Among Elderly Medicare Enrollees” Presented at the 34^th AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana. June 25-27, 2017.
Jung, K., Lim, D., & Shi, Y. (2013). “The National Trend in Racial/Ethnic Disparities in the Use of Antidepressant Medications by Insurance Type, 2001-2010” Presented at the 30^th AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting, Baltimore, Maryland. June 23-25, 2013.
Figaro, M.K., Lim, D., Jung, K., & BeLue, R. (2012). “The Impact of Complicated Diabetes on Elective Surgical Outcomes” Presented at the 29^thAcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting, Orlando, Florida. June 24-26, 2012.
Lim, D., Jung, K., & Shi, Y. (2012). “National Trends in the Use of Antidepressant Medication and Psychotherapy Treatment for the Depression Patients among Medicare Beneficiaries” Presented at the 29^thAcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting, Orlando, Florida. June 24-26, 2012. (Both Podium and Poster Presentation). * Selected as one of four student podium presentations submitted to the student poster section.
Figaro, M.K., Lim, D., Jung, K., & BeLue, R. (2012). “The Impact of Diabetes on Length of Stay and Hospital Cost after Elective Surgical Procedures” Presented at the 21^st Annual Scientific & Clinical Congress, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. May 23-27, 2012.
Figaro, M.K., Lim, D., Jung, K., & BeLue, R. (2012). “The Impact of Complicated Diabetes on Elective Surgical Outcomes” Presented at the 30^th Annual Research Forum, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee. April 26, 2012.
Lim, D. (2012). “National Trends in the Use of Antidepressant Medication and Persistent Racial Disparity” Presented at the 27^thAnnual Graduate Exhibition, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania. March 25, 2012.

Awards and Honors

2022-2023 – Faculty of the Year (DPH Health Care Administration Program)
2012 – Small Project Grant Funding (Pennsylvania State University)
2010-2011 – University/ Distinguished Graduate Fellowship (Pennsylvania State University)
2007-2009 – Graduate Student Support Program Scholarship (University of Missouri)
2007-2008 – Health Management & Informatics Alumni Scholarship (University of Missouri)
2005-2006 – Academic Achievement Scholarship (Ajou University)
2005 – Dean’s Honour List (Ajou University)

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