Don W. King

Don W. King

Don W. King is a Senior Scholar with the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. He is an emeritus professor of neurology at the Medical College of Georgia (MCG). While at MCG, Dr. King was the Director of the Adult Epilepsy Program, maintained a large clinical practice, and published widely on topics related to epilepsy. His present research interests include health care policy and reform.

Dr. King earned a B.A. from Baylor University, an M.D. from the University of Texas Medical Branch, and a J.D. from the George Mason University School of Law.

PUBLISHED RESEARCH

Mercatus Policy Series

State Health Care Reform: A Resource for Legislators

Don W. King | Feb 2009
In this policy resource, Dr. King provides state legislators with an overview of the effects that federal and state policies have on U.S. health care and a framework for approaching health care reform at the state level.
Mercatus Policy Series

Contract as a Means of Medical Malpractice Reform

Don W. King | Jul 17, 2007
In this policy resource, Dr. King provides background material related to medical malpractice law, reviews empirical studies related to malpractice law, and reviews the possible advantages of allowing patients and physicians to alter medical liability rules in advance of care.
Mercatus Policy Series

Federal Health Care Regulation

Don W. King | Apr 28, 2006
In this policy resource, Dr. King describes and discusses the effects of the major federal regulations that govern health care financing, pharmaceuticals, professional and hospital care, and the security of personal health information.