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Health Services Management and Policy

The Division of Health Services Management and Policy is home to top-tier education, research, advocacy and service activities to improve the organization, financing and delivery of health care.

Our graduates occupy leadership positions throughout the United States, improving the health and well-being of the patients served within a multitude of health care institutions. The division is ranked No. 21 in the nation for the health policy and management specialty and it's Master of Health Administration is ranked No. 5 by U.S. News and World Report.

Academic programs

Research expertise

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Icon of a person presenting to an audience Quality-of-care measurement and improvement

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No. 5-ranked MHA program

For more than 50 years, our two-year, full-time Master of Health Administration program trains students to become leaders of health care systems. Academics, project-based learning, clinical rotations, administrative residencies and connected alumni mentors make the MHA one of the best in the United States.

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Student experience

Division faculty

Aram Dobalian

“The strength of our program stems from our faculty, and their commitment to a premier, dynamic educational experience. All of our faculty continue to enjoy great success in the areas of research, grant funding and classroom teaching — all of which is the backbone of our national scholarly reputation and strong financial foundation for continued growth.

This is a tremendously exciting time for the Health Services Management and Policy division. We are growing steadily in expanding our academic programs, strengthening and expanding our research and funding profile, recruiting top-tier students and raising the overall bar of excellence within the division.”

Associate Professor
Co-Director, Undergraduate Honors Program
Tasleem J. Padamsee
Clinical Associate Professor
Director, Master of Public Health Program for Experienced Professionals
Andrew Wapner
Clinical Assistant Professor of Practice
Program Director, Master of Health Administration
Kelly J. Scheiderer
Professor
Director of the Center for HOPES
Eric Seiber
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