Top Health Economics Expert Professor Jonathan Kolstad Affiliates with Compass Lexecon

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FTI Consulting (NYSE: FCN) announced that renowned health economist Jonathan Kolstad has affiliated with its subsidiary Compass Lexecon. Kolstad, a professor at Berkeley Haas School of Business holding the Henry J. Kaiser Chair, specializes in health economics, industrial organization, and public economics.

His expertise focuses on applying behavioral economics, machine learning, and AI to understand market outcomes and design policy interventions. Kolstad is a recipient of the American Society of Health Economists Medal and has been published in leading academic journals.

As an entrepreneur in healthcare and technology, Kolstad serves as a core faculty member in the Computational Precision Health Graduate Group at UC Berkeley and UCSF, and is the founding director of the Center for Health Care Marketplace Innovation.

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• Strategic expansion into AI and healthcare analytics expertise
• Addition of award-winning health economics expert strengthens consulting capabilities
• Enhanced competitive position in healthcare consulting sector

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WASHINGTON, March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced that leading health economist Jonathan Kolstad has affiliated with its subsidiary Compass Lexecon.

Mr. Kolstad is a professor at the Berkeley Haas School of Business, where he holds the Henry J. Kaiser Chair, and in the Economics Department at the University of California, Berkeley.

Professor Kolstad’s expertise lies at the intersection of health economics, industrial organization and public economics. Much of his work applies tools from behavioral economics, machine learning and AI to better understand behavior and market outcomes and to design policy and technology interventions to improve welfare.

Compass Lexecon Chairman Daniel R. Fischel commented, “We are excited to have Professor Kolstad join our roster of affiliates. His extensive machine learning and AI knowledge as applied to healthcare will greatly serve our clients and staff.”

Professor Kolstad is a recipient of the American Society of Health Economists Medal, which is awarded biennially to the economist age 40 or under who has made the most significant contributions to the field of health economics. He has also received awards for his research and writing and has been published in leading academic journals.

Professor Kolstad is also an entrepreneur and founder in healthcare and technology and an advisor to governments, corporations and startups. Additionally, he is a core faculty member in the Computational Precision Health Graduate Group at UC Berkeley and the University of California San Francisco, the founding director of the Center for Health Care Marketplace Innovation and a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research.

Commenting on his affiliation, Professor Kolstad added, “I look forward to a fantastic collaboration with the deep bench of experts at Compass Lexecon and am excited to expand their expertise in health economics.”

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FAQ

What expertise does Jonathan Kolstad bring to FCN's Compass Lexecon subsidiary?

Kolstad brings expertise in health economics, behavioral economics, machine learning, and AI applications in healthcare market analysis and policy design.

How will Jonathan Kolstad's affiliation impact FCN's consulting services?

His expertise in AI and machine learning applied to healthcare will enhance FCN's consulting capabilities for clients in health economics and market analysis.

What significant recognition has FCN's new affiliate Jonathan Kolstad received?

He received the American Society of Health Economists Medal, awarded to the top economist under 40 for contributions to health economics.

What academic positions does FCN's new affiliate hold at UC Berkeley?

He holds the Henry J. Kaiser Chair at Berkeley Haas School of Business and is a professor in the Economics Department.