Stephen T Parente

Dr. Stephen T. Parente is the Minnesota Insurance Industry Chair of Health Finance at the Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota. He also serves as the Associate Dean of MBA Programs and the Director of the Medical Industry Leadership Institute. With a focus on health economics, health information technology, and health insurance, Dr. Parente has established himself as a leading expert in his field.He has consulted for major healthcare organizations, including UnitedHealth Group and Blue Cross Blue Shield, as well as federal and state governments. His research includes peer-reviewed publications on consumer-directed health plans, health reform, medical technology assessments, and consumer choices in health and wealth management. As a principal investigator for over $6 million in grants, he has studied the impact of health information technology on productivity and costs.Dr. Parente is actively involved in health policy discussions and has served as a health policy adviser for political campaigns and initiatives. He holds a doctorate from Johns Hopkins University and both a Master of Public Health and a Master of Public Policy Analysis from the University of Rochester.On Coursera, he teaches courses such as "Healthcare Marketplace" and "Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Innovations," aimed at equipping students with knowledge about the healthcare industry.