Daniel Polsky

Bloomberg Distinguished Professor at The Johns Hopkins University

Daniel Polsky is the 40th Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Health Economics at Johns Hopkins University.2 3 He holds primary appointments in both the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Carey Business School, with secondary appointments in the School of Nursing and the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, School of Medicine.2

Career Highlights

Current Position: Bloomberg Distinguished Professor at Johns Hopkins University since April 20191 2
Previous Roles:
- Executive Director of the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics at the University of Pennsylvania (2012-2019)1 3
- Robert D. Eilers Professor at the Wharton School and the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania (1996-2016)2 3
Government Service: Senior Economist on health issues at the President's Council of Economic Advisers (2007-2008)1 3

Research Focus

Dr. Polsky's research focuses on how healthcare is organized, managed, financed, and delivered, especially for low-income populations.2 3 His work has contributed to understanding the cost and quality tradeoffs of healthcare interventions, with recent emphasis on access to quality healthcare in low-resource settings and narrow provider networks.2 3

Education

Ph.D. in Economics, University of Pennsylvania (1996)1 3
Master of Public Policy, University of Michigan (1989)1 3
BA in Economics, University of Michigan (1988)1

Notable Achievements

Member of the National Academy of Medicine2 3
Serves on the Congressional Budget Office's Panel of Health Advisers2 3
Co-authored "Economic Evaluation in Clinical Trials," published by Oxford University Press2

Dr. Polsky is recognized as a national leader in health policy and economics, dedicating his career to improving healthcare delivery and policy, particularly for underserved populations.2 3