Janice Blanchard
About Janice Blanchard
Janice Blanchard is a Professor at George Washington University, specializing in the evaluation of health care policies affecting vulnerable populations. She holds a PhD in Policy Analysis and has extensive experience in clinical medicine and health policy research.
Work at The George Washington University
Janice Blanchard serves as a Professor at The George Washington University since 2020. In her role, she focuses on educating residents and medical students about the influence of policy on clinical medicine. Additionally, she holds the position of Chief of the Health Policy Section within the Department of Emergency Medicine. Her work emphasizes the intersection of health policy and clinical practice, particularly in relation to vulnerable populations.
Education and Expertise
Janice Blanchard has an extensive educational background. She earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology from Stanford University, where she studied from 1985 to 1989. She later obtained a Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Harvard University, completing her studies from 1989 to 1994. Blanchard further pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Policy Analysis at Rand Graduate School, studying from 1998 to 2006. Her academic training supports her research interests in health policy.
Background
Before her current role, Janice Blanchard worked as a Resident Physician at The George Washington University Hospital from 1995 to 1998. She then served as a Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholar at the University of California, Los Angeles, from 1998 to 2000. Since 2006, she has been affiliated with the RAND Corporation as an Adjunct Affiliate Researcher, contributing to her research in health policy.
Research Interests
Janice Blanchard's research interests include evaluating the impact of federal and state policies on health care utilization, particularly among vulnerable populations. Her focus areas encompass pharmaceutical policy, opioid policy, and the examination of racial and ethnic disparities in health. This research aims to inform policy decisions and improve health outcomes for diverse communities.
Clinical Practice
In addition to her academic and research roles, Janice Blanchard continues to practice clinical medicine in a busy urban emergency department. This hands-on experience allows her to integrate her research insights with practical medical care, enhancing her teaching and policy analysis.