Zachary Levinson, PhD
Project Director
KFF (Kaiser Family Foundation)
Dr. Zachary Levinson is a health policy researcher specializing in hospital finance, healthcare pricing, and affordability. As Project Director for the KFF (Kaiser Family Foundation) Project on Hospital Costs, he leads research and policy analysis focused on understanding the drivers of hospital spending, pricing variation, and the financial burden of healthcare on patients and purchasers. His work helps inform policymakers, healthcare leaders, and the public on the economic realities shaping hospital systems and healthcare access in the United States.
Before joining KFF, Dr. Levinson worked in health policy research and data analysis, examining healthcare market dynamics, hospital consolidation, and payment structures. His analyses have contributed to national conversations on hospital transparency, pricing reform, and healthcare affordability, particularly in relation to employer-sponsored insurance and patient out-of-pocket costs. Through his work at KFF, Dr. Levinson brings an evidence-based perspective on hospital cost structures and the policy challenges of balancing financial sustainability with affordability and accountability in healthcare delivery.