Kimberley Geissler

Kimberley Geissler, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Healthcare Delivery and Population Sciences at UMass Chan Medical School – Baystate Regional Campus. Her research focuses on Medicaid policy, health services delivery, and population health disparities, particularly in maternal and pediatric care.

Education:

• BA in Economics and Chemistry from Williams College
• PhD in Health Policy and Management from University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

Dr. Geissler's work examines Medicaid accountable care organizations, preventive care utilization (e.g., fluoride varnish application), health equity, and insurance-related disparities in asthma treatment, mental health services, and maternal care. Her publications span journals like JAMA Network Open, Pediatrics, and Health Services Research, with recent articles analyzing structural racism's impact on dental access and ACA policy effects on preventive services.

Her research integrates health policy analysis with empirical studies on insurance coverage, provider behavior, and patient outcomes. Collaborative networks include co-authors like Sarah Goff, Elizabeth Evans, and Laura Attanasio, reflecting interdisciplinary work in public health and clinical systems.