Elisabeth Schaffer, Ph.D.

Elisabeth (Beth) Schaffer completed her doctoral degree in Health Policy and Management at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her research revolves around discovering ways to help patients, providers, and policymakers make better decisions about health.

Much of Beth’s prior research experience has focused on topics of global relevance. She has interned and consulted for the World Health Organization, the Global Forum for Health Research, and the World Bank. Domestically, she has focused on treatment and end-of-life care strategies for patients with advanced cancer.

Dr. Schaffer is a 2018 AcademyHealth Delivery System Science Fellow. Her host site is Data Science to Patient Value Initiative, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.