Caroline S Carlin

Research Investigator

20042024

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Research interests

Dr. Carlin’s research leverages her knowledge of the health care and insurance industries, and a thorough understanding of econometrics. Her recent research focuses on the environment in which choices are made in the delivery and financing of health care services, and how this environment impacts the cost and quality of care, particularly for patients with diabetes. She earned a PhD in Health Services Research from the University of Minnesota, and subsequently held a faculty position in the Department of Applied Economics at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Carlin’s research is informed by her pre-academic career as a health care actuary (earning Fellowship in the Society of Actuaries), and as director of benefits for a national discount retailer. Her research is often supported by the use of large health plan administrative data, survey data, and software packages such as SAS (including proc sql) and Stata. She continues as an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Applied Economics, and regularly teaches health economics and econometrics courses for the Department of Applied Economics, Carlson School of Management, and the College of Continuing and Professional Studies

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 1 - No Poverty
  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 5 - Gender Equality
  • SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities

Education/Academic qualification

PhD, Health Policy Research and Management, University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Award Date: Jun 6 2006

External Positions

Research Investigator, Medica Research Institute

Jun 15 2011Oct 4 2017

Assistant Professor, Applied Economics, University of Minnesota

Jun 6 2006Jun 12 2011

Research Assistant, University of Minnesota

Sep 2001Jun 2006

Director of Benefits, Target Corporation

Jul 1996Apr 2001

Associate, William M. Mercer, Inc.

Aug 1986Jul 1996

Research Interest Keywords

  • Causal Inference
  • Organization of Health Care Delivery
  • Health Care Financing
  • Chronic Care Management
  • Primary Care
  • Health Economics

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