JoAnn C VolkView profile
Research Professor
JoAnn C Volk is a Research Professor at Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy and the founder and co-director of the Center on Health Insurance Reforms (CHIR). She leads research initiatives on federal and state health insurance regulations, with a strong focus on the Affordable Care Act, health insurance marketplaces, and private insurance policy. Research Interests: Her work spans health policy, insurance regulation, Medicaid, CHIP, Medicare, employer-sponsored coverage, and health care quality. She investigates the impact of short-term plans, health care sharing ministries, and federal rules on insurance market stability and consumer protection. Publication Trends: Her recent publications analyze emerging threats to individual insurance markets, regulatory changes, and state-level innovations in health insurance marketplace design. The research emphasizes policy implications, market dynamics, and consumer risk. Scientific Awards: No specific awards listed in the provided text. Advising and Grants: While no formal students or grants are listed, her leadership at CHIR involves directing research teams, authoring policy papers, and providing technical assistance to policymakers, suggesting active mentorship and grant-supported research activities. Labs and Teams: She co-directs the Center on Health Insurance Reforms (CHIR), a key research hub focused on health insurance policy analysis and technical support for federal and state stakeholders.










