Harold Pollack

Harold Pollack is a distinguished American academic affiliated with the University of Chicago. With a focus on public health and health policy, his extensive research and contributions have made him an eminent figure in health administration and public policy domains.

Early Life and Education

Pollack pursued his undergraduate studies at Princeton University. He later advanced to the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, where he earned both his master's and doctoral degrees in Public Policy.

Following his time at Harvard, Pollack was selected as a fellow under the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation at Yale University.

Academic Career

Subsequent to his fellowship at Yale, Pollack embarked on his teaching career, initially joining the faculty at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. His academic journey later led him to the University of Chicago, where he made notable contributions, particularly as the chair of the Center for Health Administration Studies.

Achievements and Recognitions

Pollack's expertise and profound insights in the domain of health policy have led to his appointment on two committees of the esteemed Institute of Medicine. Furthermore, during 2009 and 2010, he enhanced public discourse as a special correspondent for the New Republic.

Apart from academic papers and institutional contributions, Pollack is an avid writer on public policy, with his works featuring in various renowned national publications. One of his consistent platforms has been Healthinsurance.org. Here, he not only contributes articles but also engages with other leading health policy bloggers through interviews. Among his notable interviewees is Jonathan Cohn.

Personal Life

Details regarding Pollack's personal life remain private, emphasizing his professional contributions to the field of public health and policy.

See Also

• Public Health
• Health Policy
• University of Chicago
• Princeton University
• Harvard University
• Kennedy School of Government

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