She has worked for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and served as a policy analyst for nonprofit organizations examining the impact of health policy on low-income populations and people with disabilities. Recently, she launched a blog: “Synthesis of Policies, Politics, and Proposals Focused on Health” (or spfhealth.com), which examines critical health policy debates. Dr. Flieger’s research focuses on delivery system and payment reform, organizational change, and care for individuals with serious and life-limiting illness. She has a PhD in social policy and health services research from the Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University, an MSW from Washington University in St. Louis, and an AB in sociology from Harvard College.