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Dr. Richard Kronick is a Professor at the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health & Human Longevity Science at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), where he has been a faculty member since 1991. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Rochester and was elected to the National Academy of Medicine in 2014. His career bridges academia and government, including roles as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health Policy (2010–2013) overseeing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) implementation and Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ, 2013–2016). He also served in the Clinton Administration and as Director of Policy in Massachusetts Medicaid (1985–1987).
His research focuses on health insurance, healthcare financing, and policy interventions to improve care for vulnerable populations. Key areas include risk-adjusted payment systems, Medicare/Medicaid policy analysis, and the consequences of uninsurance. Dr. Kronick’s work emphasizes aligning financial incentives with healthcare quality and equity.
His publications analyze topics such as Medicare Advantage coding intensity, disparities in healthcare spending, and ACA impacts on young adult coverage. Recent work addresses how differential coding practices in Medicare Advantage could inflate costs by $200B over a decade. His articles frequently intersect policy and practice, offering actionable insights for healthcare reform.
- Awards:
- Elected to the National Academy of Medicine (2014)
- Special Recognition Award from Academy Health (2016)
Dr. Kronick’s leadership in AHRQ and ASPE reflects his role in advancing health system performance. While specific grants are not detailed here, his governmental and academic roles imply significant involvement in policy-driven research initiatives. His work has shaped national discussions on healthcare equity, payment reform, and system sustainability.
