Health Policy Committee

The Health Policy Committee identifies, assesses and develops key opportunities to inform the policy debate at the federal and state level on issues related to the SBM mission. The Committee may develop policy positions for the Society to be reviewed and approved by the Executive Committee acting for the Board. These shall highlight the contributions of behavioral medicine in advancing healthcare and public health.

The Health Policy Committee is comprised of the following members.

Paul A. Estabrooks, PhD (Chair)
Anna Adachi-Meja, PhD
Karen M. Emmons, PhD
JoAnne E. Epping-Jordan, PhD
Edwin B. Fisher, PhD
Marian L. Fitzgibbon, PhD
Russ E. Glasgow, PhD
Michael G. Goldstein, MD
Debra Haire-Joshu, PhD
Laura L. Hayman, RN, PhD, FAAN
Robert M. Kaplan, PhD
Lisa M. Klesges, PhD
Susie Nanney, PhD MPH RD
Judith K. Ockene, PhD MEd
Brian F. Oldenburg, BscPsych, Mpsych, PhD
C. Tracy Orleans, PhD
Prabhu Ponkshe, MA, LLB

Call Schedule
The Health Policy Committee meets by teleconference the third Wednesday of every month.

Activities and Policy Briefs
The Health Policy Committee has assisted with and organized many crucial activities and policy briefs. Read more about these activities and briefs in the Public Policy section of this website.