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Julie Donohue, chair and professor

Pitt Med celebrates Women’s History Month

Professor of medicine Jenny Lo-Ciganic sees Julie Donohue, chair and professor of health policy and management, as a role model.

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How quickly could measles outbreak spread? Here’s what ‘worst-case scenario’ looks like

Now that there’s a measles outbreak in Florida, Mark Roberts, professor of health policy and management, is considering updating his simulator to show the measles risk in Florida post-COVID pandemic.

Coleman Drake

Programs intended to reduce health insurance premiums may make coverage less affordable for the middle class

“People are less likely to buy insurance when it costs more, and being uninsured has been linked to an increase in mortality," said Coleman Drake, assistant professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management.