The Division of Health Services Management and Policy provides 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’s Master of Health Administration is ranked No. 5 in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.
Health Services Management and Policy degrees
Master of Health Administration (MHA)
PhD Health Services Management and Policy
Health Services Research certificate
Research expertise
Health care management
Health policy analysis
Health services research
Quality-of-care measurement and improvement
Health finance
Health economics
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.
A message from the chair
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.
Aram Dobalian, Chair
Division faculty and staff
Division News
Almost 40% had no documented mental, physical risk factors
2025 U.S. News report highlights top-tier graduate offerings
