At the University of Michigan School of Public Health, more than 200 professors and research scientists teach tomorrow’s public health leaders and perform cutting-edge research that helps advance the field of public health. Many faculty members are leading experts in their fields who consult with governments, communities, and nongovernmental organizations.
Meet Our Faculty
Faculty who have expertise in Health Insurance
Richard A. Hirth, PhD
- S.J. Axelrod Collegiate Professor of Health Management and Policy
- Professor, Department of Internal Medicine
- Associate Director, Kidney Epidemiology and Cost Center
Areas of Expertise
Health Economics, Health Insurance
Minal R Patel, PhD, MPH
- Professor, Health Behavior & Health Equity
Areas of Expertise
Chronic Disease, Diabetes, Health Care, Health Communication, Health Insurance, Health Policy
John Z. Ayanian, MD, MPP
- Alice Hamilton Distinguished University Professor of Medicine and Healthcare Policy
Areas of Expertise
Aging, Cancer, Chronic Disease, Health Care, Health Equity, Health Insurance, Health Policy
Tom Buchmueller, PhD
- Waldo O. Hildebrand Professor of Risk Management and Insurance
- Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy
Areas of Expertise
Child Health, Health Care, Health Equity, Health Insurance, Health Policy, LGBT Health, Mental Health, Substance Use
Mark Fendrick, MD
- Professor, Division of General Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
- Professor, Health Management and Policy
- Director, University of Michigan Center for Value-Based Insurance Design
Areas of Expertise
Health Insurance
Catherine G. McLaughlin, PhD
- Professor, Health Management and Policy
- Senior Fellow and Director - Ann Arbor Office, Mathematica Policy Research
Areas of Expertise
Health Insurance