Every six weeks, panelists respond to a brief survey covering a timely policy topic. Each survey includes three statements on which panelists provide their perspective in three steps:

1. Agreement Level: Strongly Agree / Agree / Uncertain / Disagree / Strongly Disagree / No Opinion
2. Confidence Rating: 1 (low confidence) to 10 (high confidence) in their opinion
3. Optional Comment: Panelists can provide a brief explanation (2–3 sentences)

Survey results are typically released within a week, with responses shared both in aggregate and by individual panelist.

The Insight Panel includes nationally recognized health care policy research experts, who were invited to participate based on the following criteria:

1. Full Professor rank or equivalent (e.g., Senior Fellow) in health care policy, health economics, or a related field at a major academic research organization or a prominent research-focused think tank.
2. A history of leading significant independent health care policy research.
3. Demonstrated national reputation as a leading researcher in a health care policy field, as evidenced by roles including but not limited to:
   1. Membership in the National Academy of Medicine
   2. Advisor to a government agency
   3. Editorial position at a major academic journal
   4. Director of a health policy center or institute
   5. State or national advisory board membership
   6. Leadership role at a professional society

View our panelists here

Panelists and other researchers can nominate new members by emailing chpc@cornell.edu. Participation requires commitment for two years (with the option to renew for another term) and panelists are expected to respond to at least 90% of surveys.