Miriam Straus, JD, is a Senior Policy Analyst at Community Catalyst. In this role, Miriam focuses on medical debt and the cost of health care.

Miriam has significant experience in health care law and policy. She has represented health care providers and life sciences companies in a variety of legal matters. She previously worked on implementing the Affordable Care Act in the District of Columbia.

Prior to law school, Miriam published articles on health care for Congressional Quarterly. Miriam also performs pro bono legal work for low-income Philadelphia residents.