Massachusetts Health Policy Commission

Remembering Dr. Altman: Health Advisor, Professor, and Advocate for Women

Jan 18, 2026

Remembering Dr. Stuart Altman, former interim president of Brandeis University, health policy leader, and advocate for women in the workplace.

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Remembering Dr. Altman: Health Advisor, Professor, and Advocate for Women
Remembering Dr. Stuart Altman, former interim president of Brandeis University, health policy leader, and advocate for women in the workplace.