Karoline Mortensen is a distinguished researcher and professor, recognized for her groundbreaking work in examining the intricate interactions between health policies at state and federal levels and their impacts on health insurance coverage, health status, and health care utilization. She specializes in health services research, employing tools from health economics and policy analysis to address pressing research questions that directly affect societal health and health care systems.

Mortensen’s research is particularly concerned with vulnerable populations like Medicaid enrollees and racial/ethnic minorities, covering areas from primary preventive care services to hospital inpatient and emergency department utilization. She has been acclaimed by Poets&Quants as one of the top 50 undergraduate business professors.

In the classroom, Mortensen enhances the learning experience by incorporating case studies from local health care system dynamics, allowing students to apply their acquired skills to real-world problems, fostering an environment of critical thinking and active learning. Her innovative teaching methods and dedication to student development highlight her commitment to producing knowledgeable and socially conscious individuals.

Mortensen’s contributions to academia and research continue to have substantial implications for health policy and service provision, with her endeavors aimed at improving societal health and the healthcare system, especially for the most vulnerable.

Karoline Mortensen

Professor Associate Dean, Business Programs Associate Director, Center for Health Management and Policy

University of Miami

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