Laura Kimmey
About Laura Kimmey
Laura Kimmey serves as the Area Director for CMS Evaluations at Mathematica, where she supervises principal and senior researchers. With a strong background in health services research and extensive experience in project management, she has contributed significantly to various health policy initiatives.
Work at Mathematica
Laura Kimmey currently serves as the Area Director for CMS Evaluations at Mathematica, a position she has held since 2024. She also supervises Principal Researchers and Senior Researchers, a role she has occupied since 2022. Kimmey's work is based in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area, where she applies her expertise in health policy and management. Her responsibilities include leading interdisciplinary teams and overseeing projects with significant budgets, showcasing her leadership capabilities.
Education and Expertise
Laura Kimmey earned her PhD in Health Policy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she studied from 2006 to 2011. She also holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Georgia and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Public Administration from Miami University. Kimmey possesses extensive knowledge of the U.S. health care system, particularly in areas such as care for complex patients, older adults, and home-based care.
Background
Before joining Mathematica, Laura Kimmey held various research positions at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, including Predoctoral Fellowships in Health Services Research and Aging Research. She also worked as a Research Assistant in the Department of Health Policy and Management. Earlier in her career, Kimmey gained experience at the National Cancer Institute and the University of Georgia, where she contributed to research in public administration and policy.
Achievements
Laura Kimmey has demonstrated strong business development skills by leading or co-leading several successful proposals to organizations such as CMS, ASPE, and HRSA. She has extensive experience in designing and executing rigorous quasi-experimental studies, integrating both qualitative and quantitative data. Kimmey has been recognized for her leadership and management skills, overseeing interdisciplinary teams on projects with budgets ranging from $120,000 to several million dollars.