Rebecca E. Lopez

Health Policy & Communications

State Health and Value Strategies · Princeton University

About

Health policy & communications professional specializing in Medicaid, maternal health, and rural health. I translate complex policy research into accessible resources for state officials, policymakers, and national partners.

Selected Publications

Climate & Health December 2024

Health Affairs

The Emerging Role Of States In Combating Climate Change's Health Effects

Co-author

Maternal Health March 2026

State Health and Value Strategies

How States Are Using the RHTP to Advance Maternal Health

Co-author

Rural Health January 2026

State Health and Value Strategies

From Planning to Action: Tracking Which State Agencies Are Leading RHTP Implementation

Co-author

Rural Health November 2025

State Health and Value Strategies

Tracking State Releases of Rural Health Transformation Program Applications

Co-author

Rural Health October 2025

State Health and Value Strategies

Rural Health Transformation Program: Themes Emerging From Stakeholder Input

Co-author

Rural Health September 2025

State Health and Value Strategies

Tracking State Preparation for the Rural Health Transformation Program

Co-author

Maternal Health February 2024

State Health and Value Strategies

Maternal Health Providers: Enhancing Health Equity Through Payment Parity

Co-author

Medicaid December 2022

State Health and Value Strategies

Communicating the PHE Unwinding: How States Are Collaborating With Community Partners

Co-author

Medicaid November 2022

State Health and Value Strategies

Communicating the PHE Unwinding: How States Are Conducting Outreach and Planning