Patricia Herman, ND, PhD, is a Senior Behavioral Scientist at the RAND Corporation. Her research centers on health economics, innovative care models, and the overall impact of health on individuals’ lives. Dr. Herman is an NIH-supported methodologist, resource economist, and licensed naturopathic doctor. For more than 35 years, she has conducted policy and cost-effectiveness analyses concerning water rights, waste recycling, energy and water conservation, and for the last 15 years, health care, particularly the integration of nonpharmacologic interventions into the healthcare system.
