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Mark Schlesinger is a Professor of Health Policy at the Yale School of Public Health (YSPH), affiliated with the Yale Institute for Global Health. He holds a PhD from the University of Wisconsin (1984) and is a Fellow of Yale’s Institution for Social and Policy Studies. His research focuses on public opinion regarding health and social policy, patient decision-making influenced by clinician information, economic insecurity perceptions, newborn screening expansion, and obesity policy legitimacy. He has advised federal agencies, state governments, and nonprofits on health policy issues.
Dr. Schlesinger’s work emphasizes patient narratives’ role in healthcare improvement, as seen in studies on leveraging patient feedback for innovation and addressing medical errors. He co-leads the Obesity Research Working Group and has been recognized with the John M. Eisenberg Excellence in Mentorship Award (2021). His consulting spans diverse sectors, reflecting his expertise in translating policy research into actionable strategies.
- Education: PhD in Public Policy, University of Wisconsin (1984)
- Affiliations: Health Policy & Management Department, YSPH; Yale Institute for Global Health; Obesity Research Working Group
His recent publications address diagnostic equity disparities, long-COVID vulnerabilities, and cross-country analyses of pandemic experiences. He advocates for systemic reforms to enhance healthcare transparency and patient-centered care, with a focus on reducing health inequities through evidence-based policy.
