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David T. Grande is a Professor of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine and holds a secondary appointment as Professor of Health Care Management at The Wharton School. He serves as Director of Policy at the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics (LDI) and Co-Director of the National Clinician Scholars Program. Dr. Grande maintains active clinical roles at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Grande's educational background includes:
- BS in Biotechnology from Rutgers University (1995)
- MD from Ohio State University College of Medicine (1999)
- MPA from Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School (2005)
His research program focuses on healthcare for vulnerable populations, with particular emphasis on identifying and overcoming barriers to care. He has made significant contributions to understanding ethical issues related to healthcare marketing and digital health information privacy. His work spans critical areas including healthcare access for disadvantaged populations, Medicaid policy, and the intersection of digital technology with healthcare delivery, often addressing urban health challenges and social determinants of health.
Analysis of Dr. Grande's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on healthcare access barriers for vulnerable populations, with increasing attention to digital health technologies and their privacy implications. His work explores how political perspectives influence trust in health data systems and examines substance use disorder treatment access in urban environments. His scholarship bridges clinical medicine, health policy, and health services research, yielding practical insights for healthcare delivery reform.
Dr. Grande's notable professional recognition includes:
- Robert Wood Johnson Health & Society Scholar
As an educator, Dr. Grande teaches Health Care Systems (HCMG1010), Fundamentals of Health Policy (HPR6060), and Health Care Leadership (HPR6700). In 2023, he was appointed Special Advisor for Medicaid Innovation to Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Acting Secretary Valerie Arkoosh, reflecting the policy impact of his academic work. His research has been supported by various grants focused on health equity, digital health, and healthcare access for vulnerable populations.
Dr. Grande leads policy initiatives at the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, where he directs research and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams addressing pressing healthcare challenges. His work frequently involves partnerships with state agencies, healthcare systems, and community organizations to translate research into practice and policy.
