Dr. Kathryn Thompson

Biography

Kathryn D. Thompson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Community Health Sciences at Boston University School of Public Health. She is a health services researcher, with a PhD in Health Services Research from Brown University and a Masters in Health Administration and Bachelor of Science from the University of Central Florida. Her research primarily focuses on maternal and infant health outcomes, particularly within Medicaid populations and Black mothers. Dr. Thompson employs dynamic, methodologically rigorous approaches to collect and analyze data, aiming to identify the macro-level and micro-level factors that shape health disparities. Her work integrates economic frameworks and policy analysis to understand how social and demographic factors influence healthcare access and outcomes. She is dedicated to connecting policy evaluation with community realities and emphasizes the importance of listening to and partnering with community stakeholders to address health disparities effectively. Before her current position, she gained extensive experience in health services research and collaborated on various projects aimed at improving healthcare access and quality for vulnerable populations.

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