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Brenda C. Spillman
Senior Fellow, Urban Institute
Ph.D., Economics, The Maxwell School, Syracuse University
Dr. Spillman has more than 25 years of experience designing and conducting health and health care-related research projects. Her recent work focuses on chronic disease, understanding the causes of functional impairment, and promoting maximum health and functioning, including primary disease prevention and improved management.