Our People
Mathematica's reputation for quality and objectivity is based in no small part on our high-caliber staff. Employees at all levels are selected for their superior experience, education, and training. Most senior staff hold doctoral degrees and are nationally recognized in their fields, which include economics, sociology, survey research, public policy analysis, demography, education, and computer technology.
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Associate DirectorMartha Kovac designs health care surveys of providers and practice managers, health care facilities, and low-income vulnerable families. She has expertise in surveying staff and conducting observations in child care settings and surveying families in home visiting programs.
Featured Publications- Perceptions of Electronic Health Records and Their Effect on the Quality of Care: Results from a Survey of Patients in Four States
- Evaluation of the Electronic Health Records Demonstration: Final Report
Topics- Health
- Quality Measurement
- Long-Term Services and Supports
- Care Delivery Systems
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Senior ResearcherMargaret Gerteis has more than 30 years of experience in health services research, with particular expertise in quality performance, public reporting of quality information, and consumers’ perspectives on health care.
Featured Publications- Building Advocacy Capacity Where Grantees Started
- Engaging Consumers: What Can Be Learned from Public Health Consumer Education Programs?
Topics- Health
- Quality Measurement
- Medicare