Dr. Belding is responsible for the delivery of data management, data analysis,
and related ACA consulting services, particularly in the areas of
performance analysis,
regulatory compliance and reporting, and
monitoring of managed care programs.
His primary areas of expertise lie in data analysis,
database design, SQL programming, and business intelligence. He also plays an
active role in the design of ACA software products particularly as they relate
to reporting and analysis.
Dr. Belding's educational and professional background provides a unique combination
of technical knowledge and practical understanding of the clinical and administrative
issues that can be addressed through the analysis of health data. His experience
as a teacher and published author of scientific articles attests to his ability
to communicate effectively regarding potentially complex issues.
Before joining the company in 1997, he worked in the field of human services as
a clinical psychologist, administrator, and researcher. He has held positions in
the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania and on the faculty
of Hahnemann University. His administrative experience includes serving for
two years as clinic director of an outpatient substance abuse treatment facility.
His research focused primarily on substance abuse treatment and his experience
includes serving as project manager and primary data analyst on a variety of
grant-funded research projects. He has authored or co-authored a dozen articles
in peer-reviewed scientific journals. He has also authored or co-authored nine
presentations at international scientific conferences and co-authored two book
chapters on behavioral health treatment and treatment outcomes. Dr. Belding
received a B.A. from Swarthmore College and a Ph.D. in clinical psychology
from Duke University.