ACA Health Exchanges Professors and Supervisors

Andrew Whitmanمشاهده پروفایل

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University of Minnesota Twin CitiesUnited States

Andrew Whitman is a Professor of Finance at the Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota, specializing in insurance law, corporate risk management, and employee benefits. His expertise spans insurance coverage, marketing, underwriting, claims, workers compensation, and healthcare policy. His academic credentials include: BS in Business from Pennsylvania State University (1960) MBA in Business from Pennsylvania State University (1962) PhD in Commerce from the University of Wisconsin (1966) JD in Law from the University of Minnesota (1968) Dr. Whitman's research integrates legal and business perspectives, focusing on risk exposure frameworks for small enterprises, regulatory compliance in insurance, and evolving healthcare legislation. His work bridges academic theory with practical applications in corporate risk mitigation and insurance law. Publication trends reveal sustained focus on enterprise risk management (2013-2014), particularly for small businesses navigating intellectual property risks and ACA compliance. Earlier works (1990s-2000s) established foundational analyses of insurance regulation, demutualization, and claims evaluation under homeowners policies. As a practitioner, he served as special assistant to the Wisconsin Insurance Department, deputy commissioner for Pennsylvania's Insurance Department, and expert witness in 10 states' courts. He maintains active professional designations including CFP, CPCU, and CLU while volunteering as a firefighter/EMT in Maple Grove, Minnesota.

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Michael Weitzendorferمشاهده پروفایل

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Paracelsus Private Medical UniversityAustria

Michael Weitzendorfer serves as a Privatdozent (equivalent to Associate Professor) in the Department of Surgery at Paracelsus Medical University, affiliated with Salzburger Landeskliniken (SALK) in Salzburg, Austria. As a Specialist registrar, he actively contributes to surgical oncology research with particular emphasis on esophageal and gastric cancer treatments. His clinical work focuses on upper digestive tract surgery, with significant involvement in developing national consensus guidelines through the Austrian Society of Surgical Oncology. Dr. Weitzendorfer's research portfolio demonstrates deep expertise in gastrointestinal pathologies, particularly focusing on anastomotic leaks following esophageal resections , gastric cancer treatment protocols , and laryngopharyngeal reflux disease . His scientific fingerprint reveals substantial contributions to understanding Helicobacter Pylori mechanisms, especially CagA-positive strains, through innovative organoid models . His work bridges fundamental cellular research on Cadherin expression and Dendritic Cell activation with practical clinical applications in surgical oncology, creating a unique translational research profile. Analysis of Dr. Weitzendorfer's publication record shows a clear trajectory toward evidence-based surgical practice improvement. His recent work emphasizes development of clinical consensus guidelines for complex surgical complications multicenter collaborative studies evaluating current surgical practices translational research connecting molecular mechanisms to clinical outcomes refinement of surgical techniques to reduce postoperative complications With 51 total research outputs documented through 2025, his work demonstrates consistent productivity in high-impact surgical journals, particularly European Surgery (ACA). Dr. Weitzendorfer actively contributes to academic surgical community through organizational roles in major conferences including Summer School 2025, Chirurgie Compact 2024 (where he served as Chair), Chirurgische Festspiele Salzburg, and Salzburger Symposium Thoraxchirurgie. His involvement in the STAR COURSE - BASIC II+ EMERGENCY demonstrates commitment to surgical education and training. These organizational activities complement his research program by facilitating knowledge exchange and professional development within the surgical community.

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Sandi Ferrettiمشاهده پروفایل

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Brown UniversityUnited States

Sandi Ferretti is a Lecturer at Brown University's School of Professional Studies (SPS). She serves as the Program Director for the ScM in Healthcare Leadership and Director of Critical Challenge Projects, overseeing the development and management of project components within SPS executive programs. Additionally, she is a Teaching Associate for courses in the Master's in Healthcare Leadership program, including Health Care Policy and Quality Improvement and the Learning Organization. Education: Bachelor’s degree in English Literature and Linguistics with a Certificate in Science in Human Culture from Northwestern University; Master’s in Health Services Administration from the University of Michigan. Ferretti has 15 years of experience in healthcare management, quality improvement, and policy implementation. She has worked in diverse settings such as integrated delivery systems, health insurance, state government, and as a consultant and advisor in academic programs. Her expertise includes the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and roles at HealthSourceRI, Rhode Island’s state-based health insurance exchange under the ACA.

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Jon Kingsdaleمشاهده پروفایل

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Brown UniversityUnited States

Jon Kingsdale serves as an Adjunct Professor of the Practice of Healthcare Leadership at Boston University's School of Public Health while concurrently holding a Managing Director position at the Wakely Consulting Group. With 35 years of specialized experience in health care financing and policy, he was appointed by Governor Mitt Romney in 2006 to establish the Massachusetts Health Connector—the foundational model for national health insurance exchanges under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Following his departure from the Connector in 2010, he has consulted for the federal government, over a dozen state governments, and private sector clients on ACA implementation strategies. His professional focus centers on health care policy reform, health insurance system design, health care financing mechanisms, healthcare leadership development, and practical ACA implementation frameworks. This expertise stems from direct involvement in shaping state and federal health exchange architectures and advising diverse stakeholders on regulatory compliance and operational execution. Professional recognition includes: Health Market's Top 10 ranking (2013) The Hill's Top 100 "People to Watch" list (2013) for advancing state-level ACA implementation Through his dual academic and consulting roles, Kingsdale provides strategic guidance to governmental agencies and private organizations navigating health care reform, leveraging his pivotal role in developing the Massachusetts exchange model that informed national policy.

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Daniel P. Kesslerمشاهده پروفایل

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Stanford UniversityUnited States

Daniel P. Kessler is the Keith and Jan Hurlbut Senior Fellow and Director of Research at the Hoover Institution and a Professor at both Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business and Stanford Law School. He teaches courses on economics, public policy, and the health-care industry, and is a founding member of the Hoover Program on the Foundations for Economic Prosperity. Education: PhD in Economics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology JD, Stanford Law School Research Interests: Kessler’s scholarship lies at the intersection of economics, law, and health policy. His work spans antitrust economics in health care, industrial organization of hospital and insurance markets, the effects of regulation and tort reform on medical care, and the fiscal impacts of public programs such as Medicare and Medicaid. Recurrent themes include the consequences of hospital ownership, vertical integration between hospitals and physicians, the role of tax subsidies in driving health-care spending, and the evaluation of large-scale reforms such as the Affordable Care Act. Selected Books & Policy Monographs: Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise: Five Steps to a Better Health Care System (2nd ed., 2011, with J. Cogan & R. G. Hubbard) Regulation versus Litigation: Perspectives from Economics and Law (2010, University of Chicago Press) Research Teams & Leadership Roles: Health Care Working Group, Hoover Institution Hoover Program on the Foundations of Economic Prosperity Frequent chair/moderator of Hoover Institution panels on fiscal sustainability and health reform

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Balaraman Rajanمشاهده پروفایل

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California State University, East BayUnited States

Dr. Balaraman Rajan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Management at California State University, East Bay. His research focuses on healthcare operations, mHealth technology, and telemedicine applications in chronic disease management. He holds a faculty position with expertise in healthcare systems optimization and policy analysis. Dr. Rajan's work emphasizes redesigning healthcare delivery through digital technologies and evaluating their impact on patient outcomes and healthcare costs. His studies span topics like remote dental unit placement, electronic health record interoperability, and telemedicine efficacy for conditions such as migraines and Parkinson’s disease. Recent papers highlight the economic implications of mHealth adoption under different payment systems and the operational challenges in healthcare supply chains. His research trends show a strong focus on leveraging technology to enhance accessibility and efficiency in healthcare, particularly for underserved populations and chronic care management. He has contributed to case studies analyzing manufacturing agility and resource productivity in healthcare-related industries. No awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials, though his extensive publication record reflects active engagement in academic research and industry collaboration.

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Seth Freedmanمشاهده پروفایل

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Indiana University BloomingtonUnited States

Seth Freedman is an Associate Professor at the Paul H. O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University, specializing in health economics and health policy. He joined IU in 2012 after completing a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Scholar in Health Policy Research fellowship at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on healthcare provider decision making, public health insurance, and the impacts of innovations in healthcare delivery systems. Dr. Freedman's educational background includes: Ph.D. in Economics, University of Maryland (2010) M.A. in Economics, University of Maryland (2009) B.A. in Economics, Johns Hopkins University (2005) His primary research interests span health economics, healthcare delivery systems, public health insurance, healthcare technology adoption, and Medicaid policy. Freedman examines how policies and market incentives influence healthcare technology adoption and provider behavior, with particular attention to electronic medical records, health information exchange, and the effects of Medicaid expansion. His work often employs rigorous econometric methods to evaluate causal relationships in health policy. Dr. Freedman's research has been published in top-tier journals including the Review of Economics and Statistics, Journal of Public Economics, American Economic Journal: Economic Policy, Journal of Health Economics, and Health Affairs. His work has been consistently funded by prestigious organizations such as the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, reflecting the significance and quality of his contributions to health economics and policy. His scholarly achievements have been recognized with multiple awards: Trustees Teaching Award (2019, 2023) Robert Wood Johnson Scholar in Health Policy Research Fellowship Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Dissertation Fellowship Ann G. Wylie Dissertation Fellowship NET Institute Summer Research Grant As an educator, Freedman teaches courses in health policy, health economics, and statistical research methods at IU's O'Neill School. His commitment to teaching excellence was recognized with the Trustees Teaching Award in both 2019 and 2023. While specific advisees aren't listed in the available materials, his research collaborations suggest he mentors students in health economics and policy analysis. His work has significant implications for healthcare delivery systems, insurance policy, and the adoption of health information technologies.

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Grace McCormackمشاهده پروفایل

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Harvard UniversityUnited States

Grace McCormack is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Harvard University, working under Professor Nathan Hendren. Her research focuses on public and health economics, particularly studying competition and regulatory design in public health insurance markets including ACA exchanges and Medicaid. She examines determinants and consequences of Medicare Advantage benefit designs. Education: Ph.D. in Economics from Harvard Kennedy School (2022), where she was a pre-doctoral fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). B.A. in Economics from University of Notre Dame (2016), with prior research experience at the Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunity. Research interests emphasize policy evaluation in healthcare systems, regulatory frameworks for insurance markets, and social welfare program effectiveness. Current work explores how Medicare Advantage plan structures influence healthcare access and outcomes. No scientific awards explicitly mentioned in available information. No grants or advising roles listed in provided text.

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