Dr. Paul Shafer

Biography

Paul Shafer is an Associate Professor at Boston University School of Public Health, specializing in health law, policy, and management. He holds a PhD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an MA from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. His research focuses on the intersection of health insurance and social safety net policies, emphasizing their impact on health equity. As the co-director of the Medicaid Policy Lab at Boston University, Shafer leads evaluations on policy delivery innovations aimed at improving veterans' access to healthcare. He has served as an associate editor for Health Affairs and is on the editorial boards of several prominent health policy journals. His expertise has been recognized with multiple teaching awards and he is committed to fostering equity in academic spaces. Shafer advocates for underrepresented scholars in the field and emphasizes inclusive mentoring practices. He is also engaged in significant outreach to ensure that his research informs policy discussions surrounding systemic racism and health disparities. Shafer's work has been cited by various high-profile media outlets and government entities, indicating the relevance and impact of his contributions to health policy.

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