Jodi L. Liu

Jodi L. Liu is a Senior Policy Researcher and Professor of Policy Analysis at the RAND School of Public Policy, part of the RAND Corporation. Her research focuses on health care reform, costs, and policy analysis, particularly regarding Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care, healthcare financing, and payment models. She holds a Ph.D. from the Pardee RAND Graduate School, an M.S.P.H. from Johns Hopkins, and degrees in biomedical and chemical engineering from the University of Michigan.

Her expertise spans simulation modeling to assess policy impacts, including healthcare system capacity for Alzheimer’s treatments and the effects of single-payer systems. Key work includes evaluating reinsurance programs (e.g., in Minnesota, Oregon, and Alaska), analyzing healthcare consolidation trends, and assessing geographic disparities in dementia specialist availability. Liu has also contributed to policy blueprints for dementia long-term care and explored cost-saving strategies in healthcare.

Liu’s research emphasizes early detection of cognitive impairments and improving healthcare infrastructure to meet future treatment demands. Her work often involves interdisciplinary collaboration, combining engineering, epidemiology, and policy analysis to address complex healthcare challenges. She has published widely on topics ranging from Medicare for All proposals to the economic implications of social spending on health outcomes.

Her contributions include interactive tools to model Alzheimer’s treatment capacity and policy briefs on healthcare financing reforms. Liu’s interdisciplinary background allows her to bridge technical analysis with actionable policy recommendations, influencing debates on healthcare access, costs, and systemic preparedness for emerging therapies.