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Ramandeep Kaur is a health services researcher and Associate Project Director at RTI International, a global nonprofit research institute. She holds a PhD in Social Policy from the Heller School at Brandeis University (2015) and a Master’s in Arts and Interior Design from California State University, Fresno. Her career transitioned from architectural design—focusing on elderly care facility environments—to health policy research, driven by her mentor John Capitman. At RTI, she supports the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in developing Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) through the Medicare Shared Savings Program. During the pandemic, she analyzed COVID-19-related hospitalizations, emphasizing real-time research applications.
- Education: PhD in Social Policy (Brandeis University, Heller School, 2015); M.A. in Arts and Interior Design (California State University, Fresno).
Her research interests span long-term care policies, healthcare system coordination, and the economic implications of healthcare delivery models. She has contributed to initiatives aligning healthcare organizations to reduce redundancies and improve patient outcomes. Her work bridges clinical, administrative, and policy dimensions of healthcare, informed by interdisciplinary collaboration.
Kaur’s career trajectory reflects a blend of practical research and policy analysis, with a focus on vulnerable populations and systemic healthcare challenges. She emphasizes the importance of mentorship and community in academic and professional growth, as exemplified by her experience at Heller School.
