Adam Block

Adam Block, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Public Health at the New York Medical College, School of Health Sciences and Practice. As an applied health economist, his work spans digital health, consumer choice, insurance regulation, and healthcare cost analysis, with a focus on telehealth evaluation post-COVID-19, price transparency, and cost-sharing mechanisms.

• B.A., Neuroscience, Amherst College
• Ph.D., Health Economics, Harvard University

His research bridges healthcare economics and policy, particularly examining telehealth program effectiveness, hospital pricing structures, and healthcare access disparities. Recent publications analyze physician ratings' impact on patient flow, chargemaster pricing variation, and mental health appointment accessibility.

Professional service includes serving as a school board member in Port Washington, New York, and peer-review roles for JAMA Internal Medicine, American Journal of Managed Care, and American Journal of Accountable Care. Teaching responsibilities cover Health Economics, U.S. Markets, and Regulatory Policy.