Stuart Altman Biography

Dr. Stuart Altman is an acknowledged economist whose research focuses on federal and state health policy. Power, Politics and Universal Healthcare: The Inside Story of a Century-Long Battle, which he is the author of, discusses not just the Obama health plan but also many of the fascinating tales from the century-long story that resulted in the historic law of 2010. Dr. Altman presided over the Prospective Payment Assessment Commission (ProPac), which was established by congressional legislation, for 12 years. In addition to other system modifications, ProPac was tasked with advising the US Congress and administration on how the Medicare Diagnostic Related Group (DRG) hospital payment system operated. He serves as the chair of the Council on Healthcare Economics and Policy, a private, nonpartisan organization that examines key financial factors affecting the US healthcare system and assesses suggested reforms. He also serves as the chairman of the Health Industry Forum, an organization that brings together varied group leaders from the healthcare industry to create answers to the system's most pressing issues. He was ranked among the 100 Most Powerful People in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare and was featured among the 30 individuals who have had the greatest impact on healthcare over the past 30 years. He received the Academy Health Distinguished Investigator Award in June 2004. Dr. Stuart Altman, a strong and authoritative voice in the healthcare discussion, offers his knowledge accumulated over four decades with audiences around the nation.

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