Noelia Duchovny
About Noelia Duchovny
Noelia Duchovny is a Principal Analyst at the Congressional Budget Office, specializing in the analysis of health policies and their impact on the federal budget. She holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Maryland and has extensive experience in areas such as obesity, smoking, opioids, and hepatitis C.
Work at Congressional Budget Office
Noelia Duchovny has served as a Principal Analyst at the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) since 2003. In this role, she focuses on analyzing the impact of health policies on the federal budget. Her work includes examining issues related to obesity, smoking, opioids, and hepatitis C. Duchovny is a member of the CBO’s Health Analysis Division, where she conducts research and provides insights that inform legislative decisions.
Education and Expertise
Noelia Duchovny holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics from the University of Maryland, where she studied from 1996 to 2001. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mathematics from the same institution, completing her studies from 1991 to 1994. Her academic background supports her expertise in health policy analysis, particularly in relation to federal budget impacts and health-related issues.
Background
Before joining the Congressional Budget Office, Noelia Duchovny worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Yale University from 2001 to 2003. During her time in New Haven, CT, she engaged in research that contributed to her understanding of health policies and their implications. Her career has included a focus on the intersection of health and climate, as well as long-term services and supports.
Research Contributions
Duchovny has conducted significant research on the spillover effects from expansions of Medicaid. Her work in this area has implications for understanding how policy changes affect broader health outcomes and budgetary considerations. Additionally, she has presented at the National Academies’ Roundtable on Obesity Solutions, contributing her insights to discussions on health policy and obesity.