Katharine Witgert

Katharine Witgert joined the National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) in July 2008 after serving as an analyst for the Florida Legislature, where she evaluated various aspects of Florida’s Medicaid program. Witgert's work at NASHP is concentrated on health system innovations, safety-net systems, and coverage expansions. She has conducted research and analysis on issues including Medicaid funding for women’s health, state-funded coverage expansions, retail health clinics, and state implementation of the Affordable Care Act. Witgert holds a master’s degree in public health from the Yale School of Public Health.