Health systems are central to the well-being of individuals and communities, yet they face ongoing challenges in cost, access, quality and equity. The Health Policy concentration prepares students to analyze, design and lead policies that strengthen health systems at local, national and global levels.
Students in this concentration explore the structure of health care systems, the economic and political forces that shape them, and innovative approaches to improving outcomes. They learn to apply rigorous analytical methods and policy frameworks to issues such as insurance design, financing, public health infrastructure, and the integration of new technologies in care delivery.
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Graduates of this concentration are prepared for careers in government, health organizations, nonprofits, and international agencies, where they will contribute to building healthier, more equitable, and more sustainable systems of care.