Health Services Management and Policy

Health Services Management and Policy degrees

Master of Health Administration (MHA)

Prepare for management careers and leadership roles in a variety of health care settings from one of the most widely recognized professional health care leadership programs in the United States.

PhD Health Services Management and Policy

The doctoral program prepares thought leaders with a deep understanding and expertise in health care services management and policy.

Health Services Research certificate

Get equipped with the tools to conduct and interpret reliable research that addresses costs, access to and quality of health care as well as the processes and outcomes of health services and policies.
 

Research expertise


Health care management


Health policy analysis


Health services research


Quality-of-care measurement and improvement


Health finance


Health economics

 

No. 8-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.

 
Aram Dobalian

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

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Lecturer
Jen Hefner smiling
Associate Professor
Kelly J. Scheiderer
Clinical Assistant Professor of Practice, Program Director, Master of Health Administration
Ruqaiijah Yearby
Professor, Kara J. Scott Professor in Health Law
 

Division faculty and staff

 

Division News

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“Changing the Conversation” event highlights policy opportunities

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Law to protect patients drove prices up 13%, study finds

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Inaugural Loebs Health Policy Discussion focused on hurdles, innovative approaches and hope

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