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Betsy Cliff is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences at the University of Chicago's School of Public Health. Her research focuses on health economics and policy, particularly examining how health insurance design influences consumer behavior and healthcare utilization patterns.
Education:
- PhD in Health Services Organization and Policy (Health Economics concentration) from University of Michigan
- MS in Journalism from Columbia University
- BA in Government from Dartmouth College
Dr. Cliff's research primarily investigates health insurance benefit design, with special emphasis on high-deductible health plans and Medicaid policy. Her work employs quasi-experimental research designs and econometric techniques, often using large administrative claims databases. She examines how consumers respond to price signals in healthcare, the effects of cost-sharing mechanisms, and interventions to influence utilization of high- and low-value services. Her background as a healthcare journalist for nearly a decade informs her research approach and communication of findings.
Her recent publications (2024-2025) show continued focus on team-based care models, Medicaid policy, medical credit cards, and complex care management, with several studies examining the Michigan Medicaid expansion. Her work appears in high-impact journals including JAMA Health Forum, Health Affairs, and Medical Care.
Dr. Cliff collaborates extensively with researchers at the University of Chicago and beyond, particularly with colleagues studying Medicaid policy and healthcare delivery innovation. Her research has garnered significant attention in policy circles and media outlets.
Research Networks:
- Co-authors include Joseph Bruch and Neda Laiteerapong
- Part of research networks focused on deductibles, cost-sharing, and consumer behavior in healthcare
- Connected with researchers studying Medicaid policy, health insurance design, and healthcare delivery innovation
