Asta Sorensen
About Asta Sorensen
Asta Sorensen is a Senior Researcher at Mathematica with over 20 years of experience in healthcare policy research, particularly in patient safety and healthcare quality initiatives. She has held various research roles at notable organizations, including the American Medical Association and RTI International.
Current Role at Mathematica
Asta Sorensen currently serves as a Senior Researcher at Mathematica, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she contributes to various research initiatives, leveraging her extensive background in healthcare policy research. Her focus includes the evaluation of healthcare quality and patient safety initiatives.
Previous Experience at American Medical Association
Before joining Mathematica, Asta Sorensen worked at the American Medical Association as a Research Program Manager at the National Patient Safety Foundation from 1999 to 2003. During her four years in this role, she was involved in various projects aimed at enhancing patient safety within healthcare systems.
Experience at RTI International
Asta Sorensen was employed at RTI International as a Senior Scientist from 2003 to 2019. Over her 16-year tenure, she focused on healthcare policy research, contributing to significant evaluations and studies that informed healthcare practices and policies.
Educational Background in Anthropology
Asta Sorensen earned her Master’s degree in Anthropology from the University of Florida, where she studied from 1995 to 1998. Her academic background in anthropology supports her expertise in healthcare policy research, particularly in understanding the social aspects of health and patient care.
Specialization in Healthcare Quality Initiatives
Asta Sorensen specializes in the development, implementation, and evaluation of patient safety and healthcare quality initiatives. With over 20 years of experience, she has focused on multi-state primary care transformation evaluations, contributing to improvements in both inpatient and outpatient healthcare settings.