Adam Markovitz

Adam Markovitz is an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School, specializing in value-based payment reforms. He is affiliated with the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, and holds memberships at the Caswell Diabetes Institute, Samuel and Jean Frankel Cardiovascular Center, and Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation.

Educational Background:

• BS from Yale College (2009)
• MD and PhD in Health Policy Economics from University of Michigan (2021)

Dr. Markovitz focuses on reducing healthcare spending through novel payment models, particularly examining Medicare's Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and Comprehensive Primary Care Plus initiatives. His work analyzes risk selection, quality incentives, and racial disparities in payment systems.

Scientific Awards:

• Horowitz Foundation Irving Louis Horowitz Award (2021)
• AHRQ R36 Individual Dissertation Award (2021)

His research, published in JAMA Health Forum, Health Affairs, and other top journals, reveals critical limitations in current payment reforms, including unintended consequences like racial disparities and administrative inefficiencies. His recent studies span 2016-2025, demonstrating sustained focus on optimizing healthcare value.