John W. Rowe

Dr. John W. Rowe is the Julius B. Richmond Professor of Health Policy and Aging at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health. He previously served as Chairman and CEO of Aetna, Inc. (2000–2006) and CEO of Mount Sinai NYU Health (1998–2000). Earlier, he held academic roles at Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Hospital. His research focuses on aging, health policy, and public health. He leads the MacArthur Foundation's Network on An Aging Society and has authored influential works like Successful Aging. Awards include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and membership in the National Academy of Medicine. He sits on boards of the Rockefeller Foundation, Marine Biological Laboratory, and Columbia Mailman School's Overseers. His work bridges academic research, healthcare leadership, and policy advocacy.

• Education: MD (not explicitly stated, but prior roles suggest advanced medical training)

Research interests emphasize aging populations' health challenges, healthcare system reforms, and policy implications of demographic shifts. He has advised on Medicare, aging societies, and public health initiatives. Recent work includes studies on aging-related social policies and healthcare system capacity.