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Anupam B. Jena is the Joseph P. Newhouse Professor of Health Care Policy at Harvard Medical School and an Associate Physician at Massachusetts General Hospital. His research focuses on health economics, physician behavior, medical malpractice, and healthcare innovation. He holds dual appointments in medicine and economics, and is affiliated with the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER).
Dr. Jena graduated Phi Beta Kappa from MIT, earned his MD and PhD in Economics from the University of Chicago, and completed an internal medicine residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. His work combines economic analysis with clinical insights to address critical healthcare challenges.
Research Interests: Jena’s studies explore natural experiments in healthcare, physician workforce dynamics, opioid prescribing patterns, and the societal impacts of medical practices. Recent work includes analyses of firearm-related mortality, gender disparities in healthcare outcomes, and the effects of policy changes on clinical practices.
Notable Contributions: Jena has investigated topics such as surgeon divorce rates, the link between Halloween and ADHD diagnosis subjectivity, and the influence of cultural phenomena (e.g., the film Barbie) on healthcare demand. His research often bridges epidemiology, policy, and clinical practice to inform evidence-based decisions.
Recognition: As an NBER faculty research associate, Jena contributes to interdisciplinary collaborations. His podcast Freakonomics, MD demystifies complex healthcare issues for broader audiences.
Grants & Advising: While specific grant details aren’t highlighted, his prolific publication record reflects sustained funding and institutional support. He mentors researchers through academic and clinical training programs at Harvard and MGH.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with NBER researchers and leads Harvard’s Health Care Policy Department initiatives, focusing on translating economic insights into actionable healthcare strategies.
