The American Journal of Managed Care® announces Aaron L. Schwartz, M.D., Ph.D., as 2026 Emerging Leader in Managed Care Research Award recipient
Dr. Aaron L. Schwartz, an assistant professor at the University of Pennsylvania, has been awarded the 2026 AJMC Seema S. Sonnad Emerging Leader in Managed Care Research Award for his groundbreaking work on low-value care metrics and prior authorization research. His claims-based measures have been adopted by CMS for accountable care programs, and his research has influenced policy decisions at major healthcare organizations and government agencies.