Amol Navathe

Amol Navathe is a Professor of Medical Ethics and Health Policy at the Perelman School of Medicine and Professor of Health Care Management at the Wharton School, both at the University of Pennsylvania. He also serves as a Senior Fellow at the Leonard Davis Institute for Health Economics and directs the Parity Center, focusing on reforming healthcare payment systems for equity and efficiency.

• Education:
  • Medical Degree: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
  • Post-Graduate Training: Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School
  • PhD in Health Care Management and Economics: The Wharton School

Dr. Navathe’s research centers on payment model design, value-based care, and behavioral economics in healthcare. His recent studies (2024–2025) explore hybrid payment systems, bundled payments, and the role of predictive analytics in reducing healthcare costs and improving quality.

Current projects include evaluating primary care payment models, optimizing performance feedback to clinicians, and applying behavioral economics to healthcare delivery. His collaborations with organizations like Hawaii Medical Services Association (HMSA) have demonstrated improved care quality and resilience during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Leadership Roles:
  • Vice Chair of the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC)
  • Co-Editor-in-Chief of Health Care: The Journal of Delivery Science and Innovation

Dr. Navathe’s work bridges academic rigor with practical implementation, impacting major insurers and health systems nationwide through advanced data analytics and payment transformation frameworks.