Jean Abraham

Jean Abraham is a Professor and Division Head of the Division of Health Policy & Management at the University of Minnesota, with leadership experience as former Director of the Master of Healthcare Administration Program (2016-2022).

Her educational background includes:

• PhD in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University (2001)
• BA in Economics and Political Science from the University of Arizona (1995)

As a health economist, her research focuses on private health insurance markets including consumer behavior, plan quality, benefit design innovation, and competition dynamics. She extensively studies the Affordable Care Act's impact, employer wellness initiatives, and digital health applications for chronic disease management, with expertise spanning both employer-based coverage and individual insurance markets.

Her notable recognitions include:

• Teaching Excellence Award in Health Policy (2024)
• Wegmiller Professor of Healthcare Administration (2016-2022)
• Carnegie Mellon Heinz College Distinguished Alumni Award (2019)
• Weckwerth Professor in Healthcare Administration Leadership (2014-2016)

She maintains active membership in key professional organizations including the American Society of Health Economists, International Health Economics Association, AcademyHealth, and Association of University Programs in Health Administration.