Lauren Nicholas

Dr. Lauren H. Nicholas is a health economist whose research focuses on the role of public policy in improving health and healthcare quality for the elderly. Her current research combines survey, administrative, and clinical data to study the interaction between healthcare utilization and economic outcomes. Her work uses clinical and econometric approaches to answer questions in medical and health economics, particularly for dementia, surgery and end-of-life care.
Her research has been recognized with prestigious awards including the National Academy of Social Insurance John Heinz Dissertation Award, the AcademyHealth Article-of-the-Year Award, and the HCUP Most Outstanding Article Award.
She’s been featured in many publications, including The New York Times, Washington Post, and more.