Biography
Marah Short is a scholar in health economics. Her research primarily examines the ways in which economic incentives and government policies influence the quality and cost of health care. She has conducted research for projects funded by the National Institutes of Health, the American Cancer Society and the Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas. Her research has been published in the Annals of Surgical Oncology, Forum for Health Economics and Policy, and Cancer.
Short received a B.S. in economics from Texas A&M University and an M.A. in economics from the University of Houston.
Contact at [email protected] or 713-348-4374.
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Why Health Insurance Costs Vary So Dramatically
In this episode of “Baker Briefing,” Vivian Ho and Marah Short examine differences in health insurance premiums across Texas universities and the factors driving variation in the cost of coverage.
Marah Short, Vivian Ho, David M. Satterfield June 3, 2026
Texas Universities Show Sharp Differences in Health Insurance Premiums
Why do family health insurance premiums vary by as much as $25k within the same industry? A new Baker Institute Health Economics Program report examines insurance cost disparities across Texas universities and explores how plan design and transparency may improve affordability.
Vivian Ho, Marah Short, Patrick Solcher May 20, 2026
What Houston Employers Gain From Transparent Hospital Pricing
Introduction
Over the past 25 years, the cost of employer sponsored health insurance premiums has increased at almost triple…
Vivian Ho, Marah Short, Sasathorn Tapaneeyakul, Rafiq Ahmed July 30, 2025