Peter J. Nelson

Peter Nelson is a Policy Fellow. As such, he spends most of his time researching and writing on issues related to health care and energy.  On health care, Peter primarily focuses on issues involving insurance regulation, Medicaid, and long-term care.  He regularly consults with state policy makers on these issues and contributes commentaries to the Star Tribune, Pioneer Press, and other local newspapers across Minnesota.  Most recently, Peter served on the Minnesota Legislative Commission on Health Care Access Health Insurance Exchange Working Group.  Peter received his B.A. in economics from Wheaton College and a law degree from the University of Minnesota Law School where he was a member of the Minnesota Law Review.