Jeanne S. Ringel

Jeanne S. Ringel is a Professor of Policy Analysis and Interim Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at the RAND School of Public Policy. She also serves as Director of the Access and Delivery Program at RAND Health Care and leads the On-the-Job Training program. Her work spans health economics, public health preparedness, vaccination policy, and health care access, with a strong focus on equity and policy impact.

• Ph.D. in Economics, University of Maryland, College Park

Her research interests include health care access, pharmaceutical policy, public health emergency preparedness, and vaccination strategies. She has led major initiatives supporting HHS and CMS, including the National Vaccine Plans and implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act’s drug pricing provisions. Her recent work emphasizes equity in health care, particularly in vaccination and mental health service delivery.

Her recent publications reflect a strong trend in public health policy, with a focus on veterans' health, youth mental health financing, traffic safety, and pandemic preparedness. She develops tools to support evidence-based decision-making for state and federal policymakers.

Scientific Awards and Recognition:

• No specific awards listed in the provided text.

Advising and Grants:

Jeanne Ringel has led numerous federally funded research projects, including work for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Department of Health and Human Services. She has not published a list of advisees, but her leadership in training programs and academic roles suggests mentorship responsibilities. She has not explicitly listed students, but her role as Interim Associate Dean and director of training programs indicates institutional leadership in education.

Labs and Teams:

She directs the Access and Delivery Program at RAND Health Care, which focuses on health system performance, access to care, and delivery innovations. She also leads the On-the-Job Training program at the RAND School, supporting professional development and experiential learning.