Marc J. Roberts, 71
Marc J. Roberts, a longtime professor at the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) whose former students run health systems across the country and around the world, died suddenly Saturday night at his home in Cape Cod, Mass. His death, apparently from a pulmonary embolism, was confirmed by his partner Mary Ann Stevenson, chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital. He was 71. Roberts retired from Harvard in 2013 but continued a vigorous consulting practice, traveling widely and teaching public officials how to set up efficient health-delivery structures. At his death he was planning an extensive fall teaching tour to Turkey, South Africa, and Spain. While Roberts was the author or co-author of seven books and numerous articles on health policy, perhaps his biggest impact came through his students. Many remained deeply devoted to him throughout their careers and often invited him to visit their home countries...