His research addresses long-term care financing options for the future, the influence of corporate structure on nursing home care, the rising use of hospice care among nursing home residents, the impact of Medicare Part D in the nursing home pharmacy sector, and the provision of supportive services in assisted living facilities and other types of congregate housing. Prior to joining the Department of Health Care Policy, Stevenson worked in a variety of policy and research settings, including the U.S. Public Health Service, the University of Washington School of Public Health, the Visiting Nurse Service of New York, and the Urban Institute. Stevenson received a B.A. from Oberlin College, an S.M. in health policy management from the Harvard School of Public Health, and a Ph.D. in health policy from Harvard University.