Susan Dentzer
Susan Dentzer is an American health policy analyst, journalist, and commentator. She is known for her work in the field of health care policy and reform. Dentzer has held various prominent positions in journalism and health policy organizations, contributing significantly to public understanding of health care issues.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Susan Dentzer was born in Washington, D.C.. She attended Harvard University, where she graduated with a degree in English literature. During her time at Harvard, she was an editor of the Harvard Crimson, the university's daily newspaper.
Career[edit | edit source]
Journalism[edit | edit source]
Dentzer began her career in journalism at Newsweek, where she worked as a reporter. She later joined U.S. News & World Report as a senior writer, covering health care and other policy issues. Dentzer gained national recognition as the on-air health correspondent for PBS NewsHour, where she reported on a wide range of health care topics.
Health Policy[edit | edit source]
In addition to her journalism career, Dentzer has been deeply involved in health policy. She served as the editor-in-chief of Health Affairs, a leading health policy journal. Under her leadership, the journal published influential research and analysis on health care reform, health economics, and public health.
Dentzer has also held leadership roles at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, where she was a senior policy adviser. She has been a frequent speaker and commentator on health policy issues, appearing on various media platforms and at conferences.
Contributions and Impact[edit | edit source]
Susan Dentzer is widely recognized for her contributions to health policy and journalism. She has been a vocal advocate for health care reform and has worked to improve public understanding of complex health care issues. Her work has influenced policy discussions and has been cited by policymakers, academics, and health care professionals.
Personal Life[edit | edit source]
Dentzer is married and has three children. She continues to be active in the fields of journalism and health policy, serving on various boards and advisory committees.
See Also[edit | edit source]
- Health policy
- Health care reform
- Public health
- Health economics
- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- Health Affairs
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External Links[edit | edit source]
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