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Investigator and Health Care Economist
Kaiser Permanente, Institute for Health Research |
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| Debra P. Ritzwoller, PhD, is an economist and a health services researcher with fields in Labor Economics and Public Finance. Much of her research focuses on the economic burden of chronic diseases, including cancer and diabetes. In addition, she is also working on several projects that examine the costs and cost effectiveness of behavioral interventions. She currently serves as the site principal investigator (PI) for the Cancer Research Network (CRN), a consortium of research organizations affiliated with nonprofit integrated healthcare delivery systems and the National Cancer Institute. She has published studies related to the uninsured, disease management interventions, vaccine effectiveness, public health surveillance systems, physician compensation, comorbidities, cost estimation and cost-effectiveness. Contact Dr. Ritzwoller |
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BA
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1989
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University of Alaska, Anchorage, AK |
Business |
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MA
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1993
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University of Colorado, Boulder, CO |
Economics |
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PhD
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1997
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University of Colorado, Boulder, CO |
Economics |
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| Professional Experience: |
Investigator and Health Care Economist
Kaiser Permanente, Institute for Health Research
1997 - Present |
Clinical Profiles Analyst
Kaiser Permanente, Colorado Region
1994 - 1997 |
Economic Consultant
State of Colorado, Department of Health Care Policy and Financing
1993 - 1994 |
Economic Consultant
Rocky Mountain HMO
1992 - 1993 |
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