Jeffrey Wasserman

Jeffrey Wasserman is a Professor of Public Policy at the RAND School of Public Policy and an Adjunct Policy Researcher at the RAND Corporation. He is also a former Vice President and Director of RAND Health, where he led major initiatives in health policy, public health preparedness, and health care reform. His work spans over 30 years of research on critical public health issues.

His research interests focus on public health, health care financing, emergency preparedness, tobacco control, and health policy. He has led numerous projects assessing the impact of health reforms, public health systems, and emergency response strategies. His recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on cost-saving health policies, emergency medical services innovation, and legal and organizational aspects of public health preparedness.

His body of work shows a consistent trend toward evidence-based policy analysis, particularly through the RAND COMPARE microsimulation model, evaluations of the Affordable Care Act, and studies on public health infrastructure post-9/11. He frequently addresses fiscal and operational challenges in health systems.

• Health Care Financing
• Public Health Preparedness
• Emergency Response Systems
• Tobacco Control Policy
• Health Care Reform Evaluation
• Quality Improvement in Public Health

Wasserman has not publicly listed any formal advisees, but he has played leadership roles in academic and research programs, including serving as Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs at the Pardee RAND Graduate School. He has contributed to major health policy discussions and testified before legislative bodies. His work has been supported by federal agencies and private foundations, reflecting its national significance.

He is deeply involved in improving public health systems through research on laboratory strengthening, bioterrorism preparedness, and community readiness for emergencies. His leadership in projects like the Cities Readiness Initiative and evaluations of the Veterans Health Administration underscores his impact on national health policy.