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Online PhD in Global Health and Health Systems

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USD 145 per credit hour

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Full (officials of PS); 15% off (ECOWAS and IGOs)

EUCLID, an intergovernmental  treaty-based institution with a university mandate, offers to select students from the general public an online PhD in global health and health systems with a focus on Global South issues .

It is, to date, the only PhD program in this field offered by an international intergovernmental organization. Its purpose is to prepare highly qualified public health professionals able to serve in civil service,  international organizations , health care institutions, as well as non-governmental organizations globally.

This program is considered a sandwich program, which means that several courses are taken at People's Uni (The People's Open Access Education Initiative), an approved and specialized EUCLID partner institution.

Prof Dr Ernst von Schwarz, one of the world’s most published cardiologists, is also also a member of our distinguished faculty group.

Academic Presentation of the Program

Public Health is often studied from a national-central perspective. Few programs are truly international in scope so as to fully prepare graduates for global civil service careers that will engage a wide variety of global health challenges, including malaria, HIV, drug-resistance, diet-related diseases, etc.

To answer this challenge, EUCLID has designed a world-class doctoral curriculum, which is presented here with full documentation of syllabus and faculty resources, as well as total tuition. This documentation will enable potential students to determine if this program is suitable and aligned with their career objectives.

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This unique PhD program focuses on the  practical and policy aspects of global public health rather than the advancement of purely theoretical knowledge.

This doctoral program was primarily designed to serve civil servants of EUCLID’s Participating States, but it is also open to the general public as an excellent route to pursue a career within inter-governmental bodies, NGOs and the public sector.

Thanks to its low tuition and institutional relationships, and because it covers such topics as health systems strengthening, malaria and tropical diseases in-depth, it is expected to be of special interest to Global South/African students.

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Take Your Next Step as an Allied Health Professional with Liberty’s Online Doctorate in Health Sciences

Are you an allied health professional seeking a terminal degree? Do you have a passion for teaching at the college level, helping people lead healthier lifestyles, serving patients in a clinical setting, or equipping athletes to perform at their best? If so, Liberty’s online Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Sciences can help you achieve excellence in your field. Whether you’re looking to pursue higher-level clinical roles, or you want to help train up the next generation of scientists and scholars, our health sciences program provides valuable training that can help prepare you for new roles and responsibilities.

Throughout this doctoral degree in health sciences, you’ll study advanced topics in leadership, research, and evidence-based practice. Our goal is to help build on your previous education and experience so you can pursue new job opportunities in the field of allied health. By completing our online PhD in Health Sciences, you can strengthen your effectiveness as a professor, scientist, scholar, or industry leader.

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Throughout this program, you can learn how to conduct original research, serve diverse populations, and apply ethical principles to complex healthcare discussions. The core content of our doctoral degree in health sciences covers healthcare delivery systems, ethical issues, leadership strategies, risk management, and evidence-based practices in health sciences. You can also explore how to meet the needs of various learners and utilize effective methods for instruction and evaluation — strengthening your ability to teach at the college level.

Additionally, you’ll learn about quantitative and qualitative research methods and statistics as they relate to the health sciences discipline. By studying important literature in the field, you can prepare to conduct original research for your dissertation. The dissertation process provides an opportunity for you to contribute your own scholarly work to the base of knowledge in your field. You’ll also have the freedom to select a specialization and pursue a focused area of study that best matches your interests and career goals.

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Why Choose Liberty’s Online Degree?

Whether you’re interested in research, administration, policy, education, or exercise science, our PhD in Health Sciences online is designed to help you become a leader in this rapidly growing field.

As a pioneer in distance education since 1985, Liberty is committed to offering programs that blend flexibility, affordability, and accessibility. With our PhD in Health Sciences, you can hone your skill set and become equipped to help meet the need for allied health personnel and faculty.

Here are some of the benefits of pursuing Liberty’s doctorate in health sciences:

• Online Courses  | Our health sciences program is offered 100% online, so you can earn your degree on your schedule. Our top-notch online learning environment allows you to network with other professionals and receive a quality education without having to leave the comfort of home. Most importantly, you can stay invested in the things that matter — like your family, job, and community — while taking the next step in your academic journey.
• Respected Credentials  | Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges ( SACSCOC ). You can pursue your health sciences PhD with confidence knowing that our programs have met rigorous academic standards and accreditation requirements.
• Flexible Degree Options  | While pursuing this PhD program, you’ll be able to personalize your plan of study. For example, the general track has no set courses — so you can select classes that align with your career goals or that best support your dissertation topic.
• Valuable Mentorship  | Throughout this health sciences program, you’ll study under faculty who have years of experience working in sports performance, exercise science, healthcare administration, and other related fields. With their guidance, you can develop the skills needed to help meet the complex needs of the healthcare community.

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Degree Options for the PhD in Health Sciences Program

At Liberty, you can customize your health sciences degree by selecting a specialization in the area that interests you the most.

Liberty University’s 100% online  PhD in Health Sciences – General  degree allows you to personalize your degree to match your unique academic and career goals. In addition to taking core research and health sciences courses, you can complete several specialized courses in an area of your choosing.

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Exercise and Sport Science

Liberty University’s 100% online  PhD in Health Sciences – Exercise and Sport Science  degree is designed to help further your knowledge in the areas of sport performance, exercise science, and occupational performance. Our goal is to help you pursue advanced roles in sports science, kinesiology, strength training and conditioning, and more.

Trauma-Informed Care

Liberty University’s 100% online  PhD in Health Sciences – Trauma-Informed Care  degree can help equip you to work with victims of trauma using best practices in crisis and first responder training, community response, assessment and testing, and empirically supported treatments. This program is one of the first of its kind to teach trauma from an allied health perspective, as most programs cover trauma in an education or behavioral science context.

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Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.

Eligible current and former military service members and their spouses may qualify for a special rate of $300/credit hour ( learn more ) .

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Admission requirements.

• A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required) .
• Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited master’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing.
• Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy .

Preliminary Acceptance

If you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:

• Be in your final term and planning to start your doctoral degree after the last day of class for your master’s degree.
• Complete a Master’s Self-Certification Form confirming your completion date. You may download the form from the Forms and Downloads page or contact an admissions counselor to submit the form on your behalf.
• Submit an official transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcript must show that you are within 6 credit hours of completion for a 30-48 credit hour master’s degree or within 9 credit hours of completion for a 49+ credit hour master’s degree.
• Send in an additional, final official transcript with a conferral date on it by the end of your first semester of enrollment in the new doctoral degree.

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An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to [email protected] .

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We want to help you find the doctoral degree you want – at a price you’ve earned. As a thank-you for your military service, Liberty University offers eligible current and former service members like you or your spouse multiple pathways to earn a doctoral degree for only $300/credit hour . Find out how you can take advantage of this unique opportunity as you work toward your goal of reaching the pinnacle of your profession – for less.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Liberty University is accredited by  SACSCOC , the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Are there networking opportunities in this program?

You’ll have the opportunity to network with leaders and experts in allied health from across the country while pursuing your online health sciences degree.

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Our 100% online courses give you the freedom to earn your degree on your schedule.

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About This Program

The PhD in International Health prepares students to become independent investigators in academic and non-academic research institutions and emphasizes contribution to theory, public health science, and implementation science. Applicants to the PhD in International Health apply directly to one of four concentrations. All four options have the same deadline, program structure, and funding.

Please review the specific program page for more information:

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Global Disease Epidemiology and Control

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Systems

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Nutrition

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Social and Behavioral Interventions

The Department's current concentrations in the PhD program include:

The PhD in Global Disease Epidemiology and Control prepares students to take leadership positions in important global public health settings with strong research components. Students learn to use epidemiologic, immunologic, laboratory, and statistical methods to design, implement, and evaluate disease control interventions for diseases of public health importance to underserved populations. Students may earn a Certificate in Vaccine Science and Policy, to understand everything from vaccine clinical research to implementation and evaluation of vaccine programs, in both the U.S. and internationally.

Core content research areas in GDEC include infectious diseases, epidemiology, and biostatistics.

Learn more about the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Global Disease Epidemiology and Control

The Health Systems program equips students with the technical skills for carrying out cutting edge health policy and systems research and preparing them to take leadership positions in global health settings. The program works to design systems and implement equitable and cost-effective strategies for delivering health care and health promotion interventions to disadvantaged and underserved communities in the U.S. and abroad. This mandate is carried out through research, service, and training with and for the populations being served.

Health Systems doctoral research focuses on health policy, health planning, financing, management and evaluation, institution and capacity building, community development, and health systems strengthening.

The overall goal of the PhD program is to produce the next generation of leaders in health systems research and practice, particularly in low- and middle-income country settings.

Learn More About the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Systems

Human Nutrition provides students with the theoretical knowledge and state-of-the-art scientific, programmatic, policy, and leader- ship skills for addressing pressing global and domestic challenges in public health nutrition.

Doctoral students acquire and apply knowledge and skills in nutritional issues across the life span, the role of nutrients in cells and biologic systems, nutritional epidemiology, socio-cultural aspects of nutrition, and food and nutrition policy. Students are challenged to identify and consider solutions to important nutritional problems facing societies in terms of their causes, extent, severity, and health effects throughout the life cycle.

The PhD degree prepares candidates for careers in the design, conduct, and publication of innovative research and in public health leadership across diverse areas of applied nutrition.

Learn More About the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Nutrition

Social and Behavioral Interventions (SBI) offers multidisciplinary training for researchers and public health practitioners who wish to use the social sciences in the design, implementation, and evaluation of global public health programs. The program’s goal is to work in partnership with communities to understand local, social, cultural, and policy contexts and develop effective programs. SBI’s primary focus is on the application of theory and data collection into research and public health action. The combined use of qualitative and quantitative methods is a focus of the program. Students also gain a strong foundation in social and behavioral theory and formative research.

Learn More About the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Social and Behavioral Interventions

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For general admissions requirements, please visit the  How to Apply  page. For program-specific program requirements, please visit the individual program/concentration pages.

Program Faculty Spotlight

Svea Closser

Svea Closser, PhD, MPH, studies the social relations and political dynamics that shape primary health care.

Anna P. Durbin

Anna Durbin, MD, studies experimental vaccines for SARS-CoV-2, dengue, West Nile, Zika, malaria, and more in human clinical trials and in controlled human infection studies.

Parul Christian

Parul Christian, DrPH '96, MSc, studies how to improve maternal and child nutrition and prevent micronutrient deficiencies with effective solutions in low-income settings.

Krishna Dipankar Rao

Krishna D. Rao, PhD '04, MSc, finds ways to improve access to quality health services and financing of health care in low and middle-income countries.

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PhD in Health Systems and Policy

With a doctoral degree in health systems and policy, you can help shape the health care institutions and health systems of the future., health systems & policy.

The OHSU-PSU School of Public Health (SPH) has made a significant impact on the health systems and policies of Oregon, which is a national leader in health care reform. Our graduate degrees build on a decades-long tradition of innovation and groundbreaking research, equipping you for leadership careers in government administration, nonprofit advocacy, research, education, health services delivery, and related fields.

By earning your graduate degree at the OHSU-PSU SPH, you will become part of a dynamic culture that fuses the energy of two institutions: a world-class academic health center (OHSU), and a community-engaged research university (PSU) with nationally renowned graduate programs in social work, public administration, urban affairs, and other disciplines. That combination yields creative, interdisciplinary partnerships that give rise to new models for health systems management and policy. It also allows you to get involved in major research projects and reform initiatives, while interacting with stakeholders from throughout the health system.

Program Benefits

The OHSU-PSU School of Public Health’s Ph.D in Health Systems and Policy program is distinguished by its:

• Collaborative, whole-system orientation that draws on expertise from multiple academic disciplines and community stakeholders.
• Deep community engagement, with an emphasis on solving real-world health system challenges.
• Exceptional faculty who combine academic expertise with high-level achievements in designing, implementing, and evaluating health system reforms.
• Commitment to equitable, socially just health systems that serve all populations.
• Diverse community partnerships with consumer advocates, government administrators, health services practitioners, health system administrators, policy analysts, nonprofit activists, academicians, researchers, and other stakeholders.
• Tight-knit culture that fosters supportive relationships among faculty and students.
• High-profile contributions to health reform at the local, state, and national levels.
• Direct access to OHSU’s medical health and scientific experts, and PSU’s leading scholars in public policy, urban affairs, and the social sciences.

Ph.D. in Health Systems & Policy

The Health Systems and Policy doctoral program provides outstanding academic training to support careers in education and research, as university faculty or in applied policy positions. You can also apply your Health Systems and Policy Ph.D. to pursue executive leadership roles in government, nonprofit, and private-sector health organizations, including health systems and insurance companies.

Our PhD in Health Systems & Policy has a heavy emphasis on domestic (i.e. U.S.) health policy, as that is where the faculty have expertise. Successful applicants to the program bring a demonstrated early track record of experience in domestic systems operations and/or research, and a foundational understanding of health services delivery in the United States.

In addition to completing core coursework in health systems, policy, and health services research, you can concentrate your studies in one of four emphasis areas:

• Health systems organization, financing, and delivery
• Health policy analysis and application
• Health services access, quality, and cost
• Community-based health and social services

All four concentrations in the Health Systems and Policy Ph.D. program integrate classroom theory with applied experience in community settings.

Accreditation & Rankings

The OHSU-PSU School of Public Health is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).

Program Requirements & Guide

The doctoral program in Health Systems and Policy requires the completion of 104-115 credits in the following areas:

• Health Systems courses
• Policy courses
• Research Design and Methods courses
• Public Health foundational courses
• Dissertation seminar
• Dissertation credits

Students may transfer in previously completed comparable graduate courses from an accredited university that fulfill course requirements.

Please refer to the Program Guide for an overview of all degree requirements and a current program of study – Ph.D. Requirements .

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Students graduating from this program will be able to:

• Apply relevant theories and frameworks to issues pertaining to health systems and policies.
• Select and apply appropriate qualitative and quantitative research techniques to identify strategies to improve health system effectiveness.
• Formulate a testable research question and propose a relevant study design and analytic approach that has the potential to advance knowledge of health systems and policy.
• Conduct an independent study that demonstrates synthesis of knowledge and application of research skills.
• Apply principles of ethics and cultural competence when conducting health systems and policy research and education
• Evaluate evidence-based public health policy and health systems transformation strategies to identify emerging issues in health systems and policy.
• Create and deliver effective presentations of scholarly activities to academic and lay audiences.

Contact our Program Coordinators or our Recruitment & Admissions Manager with your questions about our Ph.D. program.

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10 Online PhDs in Health Sciences

Updated: May 17, 2024

Published: July 16, 2019

It’s fair to say that the field of Health Science has been around for as long as humans have needed to cope with disease. The discipline deals with the improvement of human and animal health, and those working in the field can do so with an undergraduate degree or a PhD in Health Sciences.

Professionals in the field can be divided into two broad categories: those who perform research and those who work as clinicians applying their knowledge to advance healthcare, cure illnesses, and gain better insight into how humans and animals function.

What is a PhD in Health Sciences?

A PhD in Health Sciences is a post-professional degree that typically takes 4-6 years to complete. A Doctorate (PhD) in Health Sciences can help you reach your ultimate goals whether that is in the classroom as an educator or the boardroom as a manager, as a practitioner or a researcher. A PhD in Health Sciences allows professionals in the field of healthcare to specialize in a relevant line of work.

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Why study online.

To earn your PhD in Health Sciences, you can choose the traditional route of attending an on-campus college, or instead, attend an online university. The benefits of attending an online university are vast. They include:

1. Savings:

It’s no secret that university is expensive, costs add up quickly and there’s a reason that many students take out loans. Studying online proves to be more affordable than traditional universities. After tuition and associated fees, online programs almost always cost less than on-campus institutions, and course materials like textbooks are generally offered online at no extra cost. Additionally, most students will save on housing and/or transportation costs incurred by attending a traditional college. There are many quality programs available, and if you’re looking to save money, online university is a perfect solution.

2. Flexibility:

When taking classes at a traditional college, students must show up at designated times and sit through rather lengthy lectures before running to their next class. And yet, if they somehow manage to space out those classes and have time for a short break, they likely still have to remain on campus. It can make for really long, tiring days. By studying online, students can balance their outside commitments with their education and be more flexible about getting work done in case of a family matter or a meeting at work. You get to choose your own learning time and environment.

3. Accessibility:

If you live in a cold weather city, you know the frustration of dealing with a storm and the danger of navigating on snowy roads to get to class. Even if you don’t live where it snows, there are many factors that can make it difficult to commute for every class. Online courses make attending class as easy as turning on your computer or tablet from the comfort of your home or a café down the block. Usually, your options for university are naturally limited by your location. If you live in California, or abroad for that matter, it can be difficult and costly to attend school in Boston. But location is irrelevant with online courses . If you live in Puerto Rico and want to take classes in Michigan, you can! All you need is your computer. Accessibility is a major, and often undervalued, benefit of online classes.

Best Online Options

For those interested in pursuing their PhD in Health Sciences online, many quality programs exist. Here’s a look at some of the best ones.

1. MCPHS University

• Online Doctor of Health Sciences (DHS): Healthcare Administration

Rather than annual residencies, MCPHS only asks students to visit campus three times during their complete length of study: orientation and two more times to work on your dissertations. MCPHS’s accredited online PhD in healthcare administration is geared towards an Academic Health Sciences concentration, so the core curriculum focuses primarily on theory and research.

Tuition: $20,550/yr

2. Liberty University

• Lynchburg, VA
• Online Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) – Healthcare Management

This program’s core curriculum places a strong emphasis in business. If you’re interested in this facet of healthcare, Liberty University teaches students forecasting and modeling, supply chain management, executive coaching, and human resource management.

Tuition: $8,000/yr

3. University of South Florida

• Online Doctor of Public Health: Health Policy and Administration

The University of South Florida’s Doctor of Public Health program offers courses emphasizing practice-based schooling over theory and research, making it ideal for professionals who want to work full-time while pursuing a leadership role at a non-profit healthcare organization.

Tuition: $15,776/yr

4. A.T. Still University

• Kirksville, MO
• Online Doctor of Health Administration

A.T. Still University is the only institution ranked on this list that specializes in osteopathic medicine. Although osteopathic medicine is a notably specialized field, A.T. still offers a range of related health programs, including a PhD in Healthcare Administration.

Tuition: $31,493/yr

5. Medical University of South Carolina

• Charleston, SC
• Online DHA Executive Program

MUSC’s Doctor of Healthcare Administration is one of the most complete programs, allowing students to choose from three tracks: Executive, Interprofessional Studies and Leadership, and Information Systems and Leadership.

Tuition: $21,183/yr

6. Central Michigan University

• Mount Pleasant, MI

CMU is the only university ranked that uses a collaborative-based system, encouraging students from a wide range of backgrounds to network and develop their skills.

Tuition: $14,685/yr

7. Colorado Technical University

• Colorado Springs, CO
• Online Doctor of Management – Healthcare Management and Leadership

The Colorado Technical University’s core curriculum balances both business and theoretical research material. CTU provides a unique opportunity for students who have yet to complete a master’s degree by completing an MBA or MSM while simultaneously working on their PhD.

Tuition: $13,356/yr

8. Franklin University

• Columbus, OH
• Online Doctor of Healthcare Administration

Franklin University has earned a spot on the podium for implementing their “no fear” program to help guide students through the intense dissertation process. Students will leverage strong peer and faculty mentoring and need not worry about the stress of undertaking this degree.

Tuition: $15,240/yr

9. University of Mississippi Medical Center

• University, MS

The University of Mississippi Medical Center’s online PhD program is one the most comprehensive curricula, offering the widest range of courses tailored to health and management. UMMC’s degree is ideal for professionals designed for part-time students and consequently has few in-person obligations.

Tuition: $14,059/yr

10. Arizona State University

• Online Doctor of Behavioral Health with a Concentration in Management

ASU’s program is really a specialized Doctor of Behavioral Health degree with a concentration in management. However, the degree is extensive enough to be applicable in a wide range of healthcare fields. ASU encourages students to also consider courses from two of its other programs: Science of Healthcare Delivery and Healthcare Innovation.

Tuition: $17,289/yr

What You Will Study

Health Sciences is a general term that includes all the applied fields involved in the delivery and development of healthcare. This means that there are various tracks available to students. For instance, the Doctor in Health Administration, or DHA, degree is ideal for those who want to advance their careers in research or policy. On the other hand, the PhD in healthcare administration is more attractive for professionals interested in capitalizing on opportunities for leadership in corporate roles.

Skills You Will Acquire

When earning a PhD, you will glean knowledge that will be useful both within the profession as well as in life generally.

Here are 10 of the most valuable transferable skills acquired by those with a PhD degree: managing your own project; performing competitive analysis; collaborating with your peers; dealing with conflict; leading a team; training, teaching & mentoring; writing and verbal communication; problem solving; understanding the big picture, and ultimately, learning how to improve health.

How Long Will It Take?

Nobody arrives at the decision to pursue a PhD easily. Ultimately, embarking on a PhD program can take many years to earn, but it will help advance one’s career in a specific field.

However, if you know where to look, accelerated PhD tracks do exist from accredited universities. Even if the right degree for you is not listed above, this list is a great starting point for professionals looking to take their careers to the next level in less time, on a budget and with a more flexible schedule.

Two-thirds of the programs ranked and available to students will cost less than $20,000 annually.

Career Options & Salary

A Doctorate in Health Sciences opens doors for teaching and leadership positions in the healthcare field. With such an advanced degree, one can build a career in several high-level health-related professions.

Graduates will enter one of three categories: Health Specialties Educator (~$91k median salary); Clinical Researcher (~$83k median salary); Medical and Health Service Manager (~$95k median salary)

How to Get Started in Health Science

If you know that Health Sciences is the right path for you, then you can get started by earning your Associate’s and Bachelor’s degree in the Health Science – Community and Public Health Track at the University of the People . The tuition-free and fully online program is designed to prepare students for the complex and evolving healthcare landscape.

For example, our Bachelor of Science in Health Science is an online, 39-course degree program, providing a comprehensive understanding of industry health principles and standards. Full time students can complete the program in four years.

Wrapping Up

The road to earning your PhD in Health Science may be paved with challenges, but once you have the degree in your hands, you will broaden your horizons to be able to lead teams, teach others and hold high-level positions in a field that does so much to better support humanity and overall health and wellbeing.

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• PhD in Global Health Metrics and Implementation Science

The Department of Global Health and the Department of Health Metrics Sciences  offer an interdisciplinary PhD program in Global Health that is the first of its kind, building on the expertise of our faculty in the areas of metrics and implementation science. The PhD program provides students with the latest and most innovative tools to advance global health solutions that are critical for decision-making and priority setting.

PhD candidates will have the opportunity to study in Seattle, one of the true global health capitals, where innovators in research, funding, and delivery work side by side to improve population health. Our doctoral program offers amazing opportunities to those who choose to pursue a career in academia, international organizations, ministries of health, foundations, or the private sector.

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Implementation science focuses on developing and applying diverse, state-of-the-art methodologies to understand and improve complex health systems to close the gap between incomplete evidence on interventions into effective programs. The interdisciplinary implementation science framework includes systems analysis and improvement techniques; innovative designs to measure impact; economic analysis; and policy research to inform the formulation, implementation, and scale-up of improved delivery approaches.

Because of the applied nature of this area of emphasis, it is expected that implementation science doctoral projects will involve primary data collection.  

Examples of dissertation topics:

• Development, application, and evaluation of simulation and optimization models for provincial and district human resource allocation systems
• Systems analysis and improvement for malaria case management in primary health care settings
• Stepped wedge trial of alternative delivery strategies for prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV
• Cost effectiveness of partner services for HIV
• Impact of the introduction of point of care diagnostics for TB care system performance

Prospective students will find more information about applying here , and should select “Global Health Metrics and Implementation Science (PhD)” in the dropdown when beginning their application.

Metrics students translate evidence into useful knowledge by learning and applying advanced quantitative methods, impact evaluation techniques, and analytic tools. Students in the metrics area of emphasis organize their research around answering three critical questions that are essential to understanding the current state of population health and strategies necessary to improve it.

• What are the world’s major health problems
• How well is society addressing these problems?
• How do we best dedicate resources to maximize health improvement?

Examples of projects that doctoral students in metrics engage in:

• Estimating the Global Burden of Disease for diabetes
• Improving the cost effectiveness of antiretroviral delivery systems in sub-Saharan Africa
• Improving the methods to measure mortality by cause in a comparable way across countries
• Evaluating the effect of malaria control policies on reducing child mortality
• The contribution of development assistance for health on health outcomes

Prospective students will find more information about applying here , and should select “Health Metrics Sciences (PhD)” in the dropdown when beginning their application.

What is implementation science? What is metrics? This short video features our students discussing the PhD program in Global Health, including the definitions of metrics and implementation science, their dissertation, research, and what makes this program unique.

In this unique interdisciplinary program, students develop skills through a combination of didactic courses, seminars, and research activities including primary data collection and analysis. The PhD program is comprised of a core curriculum in advanced quantitative methods, epidemiology, population health measurement, impact evaluations, and implementation science methods.

The PhD program specializes in two areas of emphasis, metrics and implementation science. Metrics is dedicated to providing students with advanced training in independent, rigorous, and timely scientific measurements to accelerate progress on global health by identifying the world’s major health problems, assessing how well society addresses these problems, and guiding resource allocation to maximize health improvements. Implementation science focuses on the systematic application of scientific approaches to ask and answer questions regarding evidence of intervention efficacy to implementation. This science addresses how interventions can be scaled-up with greater speed, fidelity, efficiency, quality, and coverage.

Upon graduation, students will have acquired the knowledge and skills required to make meaningful and innovative contributions to the field of global health.

The applications for each area of emphasis in the PhD program are separate, and prospective students must apply using the application for the area of emphasis they wish to pursue. Prospective metrics students can learn more about the program, and the application here .

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Doctoral Program

Prospective doctoral students who would like to train with faculty from the Global Health and Population Department should apply to the Doctor of Philosophy ( PhD ) Program in Population Health Sciences and choose Global Health and Population as their Field of Study.

What is the PhD program?

The PhD in Population Health Sciences is offered under the aegis of the Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) and is awarded by the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Students in this program will gain broad, interdisciplinary knowledge in quantitative and qualitative methods of enquiry for understanding the health of populations, and developmental approaches to population health science. In addition, students will belong to one of the following Fields of Study associated with the departments of: Environmental Health , Epidemiology , Global Health and Population , Nutrition , or Social and Behavioral Sciences .

Through students’ explicit selection of the Field of the Study, the new PhD program will retain elements of the former SD program including the ability to choose an “Area of Specialization” within any given Field of Study, while introducing new curriculum aspects including a rigorous program-wide methods course, training in scientific communication, and seminars providing a broad understanding of population health.

Global health and population.  The field of global health and population addresses the interdependence of health threats and responses across countries and communities. It is deeply transdisciplinary and applies advanced quantitative and qualitative methods of enquiry from demography, epidemiology, economics, decision science, survey science, health systems research and political analysis to understand the origins of health and disease and to establish the causal impact and social value of health interventions and systems reforms. Particular areas of research focus are health systems and health services; and population and family health related to reproductive maternal, child, and adolescent health and nutrition, and both infectious diseases, such as HIV, TB and malaria, and non-communicable conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and mental health.  PhD in Population Health Sciences students with global health and population as their primary field of study may choose to focus in one of two secondary fields of study: health systems or population and family health .

For further details on the PhD program, please visit this website .  Prospective doctoral students may also continue to browse the departmental website for information on faculty expertise, research, and course offerings.

What is the admissions process for the PhD program?

Applicants may wish to visit the GSAS Admissions website for general information on how to apply.

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Health Policy PhD

Impact population health at a systems level.

Health policy is an interdisciplinary field that examines the organization and financing of health systems and services; the impact of health policies on population health; and the economic, social and behavioral determinants of health. It involves the investigation of all systems that affect population health, not just the medical care system. The purview of health policy is global.

The mission of our program is to prepare students for research careers in health policy and health services research; teaching; and public service in university, governmental and public policy settings. This program is distinguished by its interdisciplinary application of the social and behavioral science disciplines to real world health issues. Graduates are prepared to play lead scientific roles in addressing the many challenges facing health care and public health systems in the United States and countries around the world.

Students must successfully complete a health services research readings and methods seminar (two semesters), five specialty field courses, three quantitative research methods courses, and three additional graduate elective courses.

The program includes three specialty fields:

The Health Economics specialty field draws on economics, epidemiology and statistics to understand the causal relationship between different aspects of health and the health care sector. With an emphasis on quantifying relationships, health economics covers a broad range of study areas including health production, demand and supply of health services, health care financing, behavioral responses to institutional or policy incentives, policy evaluations and other efficiency, and equity issues surrounding health.

The Organizations & Management specialty field trains scholars in organizational behavior and political science in regards to health. Theories and methods in organizational sociology, political science and social psychology are central to the study of health organizations. Specialty field courses in macro-organizational theory, micro-organizational theory and organizational analysis of the health sector are required. This specialty field emphasizes the management of health care and public health organizations and systems, the implementation and dissemination of policies and practices within and across organizations, and the role of policy-making institutions as platforms for the creation and modification of health policies.

The Population Health Sciences specialty field trains students for research careers in the social, behavioral, and economic determinants of health and the study of interventions, policies, and practices that impact the health of populations and vulnerable communities. The specialty field emphasizes addressing the social and behavioral determinants of health through quantitative research informed by theoretical frameworks in economics, psychology, demography, and social epidemiology. Training in innovative methodologies for establishing causal relationships in quasi-experimental research is a cornerstone of the Population Health Sciences specialty field. Students will learn and integrate cutting-edge methods from key areas of strength at Berkeley: biostatistics, social science methods such as econometrics and formal demography, and the rapidly evolving set of data science innovations such as machine learning that are being advanced at Berkeley including in the Division of Computing, Data Science, and Society. The explosion of health sector data availability, along with Berkeley’s innovation hub positioning, make this an excellent track for students looking to become quantitative experts who can lead research across a wide variety of population health science and health policy questions.

Students have access to all of UC Berkeley’s disciplines and professional schools, in addition to UCSF faculty and research programs. This is a full-time program geared for careers in academia and research and students typically complete it in four to five years. Our program is administered by Berkeley Public Health and the doctoral degree is granted by UC Berkeley’s Graduate Division.

Graduates can achieve and demonstrate expertise in the following major academic outcomes:

• Develop domain expertise in core works in health policy and the selected specialty field.
• Understand central social science theoretical frameworks and debates shaping health policy.
• Demonstrate substantive knowledge of the specialty field sufficient to design and teach graduate-level courses in that field.
• Demonstrate the ability to conduct rigorous quantitative research.
• Plan and conduct independent research using advanced research methods.
• Demonstrate the mastery of academia and grant writing, conference presentation, IRB procedures and ethics in research.
• Engage in intellectual exchange among students and faculty across the university to enhance interdisciplinary research and training.

Qualifications

A master’s degree is not a requirement for this program, however, entering students should have completed introductory coursework in statistics, microeconomics, epidemiology and public health. Students without master’s-level coursework in these areas are required to take relevant courses at UC Berkeley or otherwise demonstrate mastery of these areas.

Graduates are well-prepared to assume academic careers in research and teaching. Many of our graduates move directly to positions in academia, government or research organizations. Other graduates receive postdoctoral fellowships to continue specific training in their area of interest and research.

To apply to the Health Policy PhD program, please complete the UC Berkeley Graduate Division admissions application . This program does not use the SOPHAS application.

Submissions of GRE scores are optional but strongly recommended for this program. Especially if you have no other evidence of quantitative, verbal, or analytical abilities in your application. If not submitting a score, competitive applicants will need to provide alternative evidence of strong quantitative capability and should speak to their analytical and quantitative preparation for the PhD program in their application based on past coursework (e.g. statistics, microeconomics, math) and/or professional experience.

Please submit a writing sample and provide a list of publications and/or presentations related to your academic or professional background (include the PubMed ID if applicable).

If your work is published as a website or part of it, please provide the URL. Your writing sample can be a written assignment, journal article, report, Op-Ed, commentary, conference abstract, or other publication. Please enter your most recent citation first.

This is a quantitatively-oriented health policy program. Prospective applicants primarily interested in qualitative methods are advised to explore related programs such as the UC Berkeley PhD in Social Welfare or Medical Anthropology, or the UCSF Sociology program. Prospective applicants instead primarily focused on computational methods should also consider related UC Berkeley PhD programs in Biostatistics or Computational Precision Health.

Core Faculty

The core PhD program faculty members of the School of Public Health, the Haas School of Business, School of Social Welfare, the Goldman School of Public Policy, and the Departments of Economics, Sociology, and Political Science.

Emeriti Faculty

Emeritus faculty of the Health Policy Faculty Group are Professors of the Graduate School and may serve on dissertation committees as Chair, inside members, or as an Academic Senate Representative. Their availability to students, however, may be limited compared to core faculty group members.

Health Policy Research Centers at UC Berkeley and UCSF

Health Policy PhD students have access to a wide range of resources at UC Berkeley and UCSF, including highly regarded research centers. Below are brief descriptions of a selected list of research centers most closely aligned with the Health Policy PhD program. These Centers include faculty from a wide variety of backgrounds and disciplines who bring expertise in health services research and provide settings for intensive training and mentorship opportunities for trainees.

• The  Berkeley Center for Health Technology (BCHT) , co-directed by Dr. James Robinson (Director) and Dr. Tim Brown (Associate Director), promotes the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare through research and education on the development, insurance coverage, payment, and appropriate use of medical technologies. The focus of BCHT is on biopharmaceuticals, implantable medical devices, insurance benefit design, and payment methods. Research initiatives include leadership roundtables, case studies of leading organizations, and econometric analyses of public and private data sources. BCHT helps stakeholders design a healthcare system that combines innovation and entrepreneurship with economic efficiency and social fairness.
• The UC Berkeley  Nicholas C. Petris Center on Health Care Markets and Consumer Welfare , co-directed by Dr. Richard Scheffler (Director) and Dr. Brent Fulton (Associate Director), focuses on consumer protection, affordability and access to healthcare, especially for low and middle-income individuals. The Petris Center also focuses on and the role of information in consumer choice, and regulation and competition within healthcare markets.  The research center is named after former California State Senator Nicholas Petris, who advocated strongly on behalf of California consumers for affordable, accessible, and quality healthcare.
• The UC Berkeley  Center for Healthcare Organizational and Innovation Research (CHOIR) , co-directed by Dr. Hector Rodriguez (Director) and Dr. Amanda Brewster (Associate Director) aspires to help make the U.S. healthcare system among the most responsive in the world through practice-based research and dissemination of evidence. CHOIR emphasizes innovations in healthcare delivery and assessment of organizational performance to improve the technical quality of care delivered, patient experience and outcomes of care, population health, and cost. CHOIR works to maximize their “voice” and impact through webinars, roundtables, and discussions with private and public sector action and thought leaders.
• The  Laboratory for Systems Medicine , directed by Dr. Ziad Obermeyer, applies methods from machine learning, biostatistics, and econometrics to the complex world of medical diagnoses, interventions, and outcomes. The center translates large observational datasets into new ways to understand and improve the life and death decisions that providers and patients make every day, in the US and across the world.
• The Center on the  Economics and Demography of Aging (CEDA) , directed by Professor William Dow, was founded in 1993 to promote interdisciplinary research on the economic and demographic aspects of aging.  In response to the growing demand from government agencies, Congress, and academic researchers for timely, accessible, and practical information as well as basic research. At the central core of CEDA is a group of outstanding formal and mathematical and statistical demographers who apply their skills to a variety of research areas, including biodemography, demographic modeling and forecasting, and intergenerational transfers including fiscal accounting. This central core is enriched by other themes, notably psychological and behavioral economics with applications to economic and health-related behaviors.
• The  UC-Berkeley Opportunity Lab (O-Lab) , co-directed by Professor Ben Handel and Professor Hilary Hoynes serves as the central research hub for Berkeley scholars conducting rigorous, data-driven research on social and economic inequality in the United States. Our network of faculty and graduate students work across disciplines and study a wide array of topics, from the role of childhood food security on long-term economic security to the disparate impacts of climate change on low-income communities.
• The UCSF  Center for Vulnerable Populations  at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital carries out innovative research to prevent and treat chronic disease in populations for whom social conditions often conspire to both promote various chronic diseases and make their management more challenging. Beyond the local communities it serves, CVP is nationally and internationally known for its research in health communication and health policy to reduce health disparities, with special expertise in the social determinants of health, including literacy, food policy, poverty, and minority status, with a focus on the clinical conditions of pre-diabetes, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.  CVP is at the frontline of practice-based research on chronic diseases for the diverse and disadvantaged populations of San Francisco and the Bay Area. UCSF faculty mentors Drs. Margot Kushel, Courtney Lyles, and Urmimala Sarkar are core CVP faculty.
• The  Healthforce Center  at UCSF was founded in 1992 to help healthcare leaders and  policymakers better understand the health workforce and develop successful strategies and policies. The Center’s dynamic leadership training programs have touched thousands of people across the entire healthcare ecosystem who continue to make significant and meaningful change in healthcare. UCSF Professor Janet Coffman and Professor Joanne Spetz are core faculty of the center.

Current Health Policy PhD Students

• Madeline Adee
• Alexander Adia
• Calvin Chiu
• Christine Lo
• Jorge A. Morales Alfaro
• Rachel Ross
• Jaclyn Schess
• Alex Schulte
• Eleanor Tsai
• Solis Winters
• 2023–2024 Job Market Candidates

Graduates of the UC Berkeley PhD Program in Health Policy (formerly “Health Services and Policy Analysis”) hold leading research and teaching positions at academic and research institutions both within the United States and internationally. Many of our alumni hold tenured or tenure-track positions at respected universities and colleges such as Stanford University, Johns Hopkins University, Cornell University, UCSF, and Dartmouth College. Our recent alumni have also successfully obtained post-doctoral appointments at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Palo Alto Medical Foundation Research Institute, Kaiser Permanente Division of Research, Yale University, and Stanford University.

The following is a partial listing of PhD program alumni, their dissertation titles, and their current employment.

Jonathan Agnew, PhD Cost and Utilization of Outpatient Prescription Drugs Among the Elderly: Implications for a Medicare Benefit Owner and President, Agnew and Associates Medical Writing Vancouver, BC

Sangeeta C. Ahluwalia, PhD Professionalism among Physicians: Factors Associated with Outpatient Palliative Care Referral in a Managed Care Organization Senior Policy Researcher & Associate Director, Behavioral and Policy Sciences RAND Corporation, Santa Monica, CA

Jim Bellows, PhD Use of Worker’s Compensation Medical Care: Health Insurance Matters Managing Director Kaiser Permanente Care Management Institute, Oakland CA

Aman Bhandari, PhD National Estimates and Predictors of Pharmacy Utilization and Out-of-Pocket Prescription Drug Expenditures in Underserved Populations Vice President, Data Strategy and Solutions, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Boston, MA

Claire Boone, PhD Essays in Health and Behavioral Economics Postdoctoral Fellow University of Chicago

Timothy T. Brown, PhD Three Essays on the Labor Market for Nonphysician Clinicians Associate Professor of Health Policy and Management Associate Director of Research, Berkeley Center for Health Technology University of California Berkeley, School of Public Health, Berkeley CA

Sahai Burrowes, PhD Essays on the Political Impact of Development Assistance Allocation in Malawi Associate Professor of Public Health Touro University, Vallejo CA

Drew Cameron, PhD The effect of short-term subsidies on future demand for potable water in rural Bihar, India: A randomized controlled trial Assistant Professor of Public Health (Health Policy) Yale University School of Public Health

Lawrence Casalino, MD, PhD Medical Groups and Physician Organization; Physician-Hospital and Physician-Health Plan Relationships; Physician Organization and Quality Professor Emeritus of Population Health Sciences Weill Cornell Medical College

Aaron Caughey, MD, PhD Applications from Behavioral Economics to Decision Making in the Setting of Prenatal Diagnosis Professor and Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, OR

Paulette Cha, PhD Essays on Health Economics and Immigration Fellow Public Policy Institute of California

Susan Chapman, PhD The Experience of Returning to Work for Employed Women with Breast Cancer Professor, UCSF School of Nursing San Francisco, CA

Ann Chou, PhD Shared decision making: The selection process of treatment options and resulting quality of life implications for women with breast cancer Professor of Family and Preventive Medicine, Health Sciences Center University of Oklahoma

Elizabeth Ciemins, PhD The Effect of Mental Health Parity on Children’s Mental Health and Substance Abuse Service Utilization in Massachusetts Director of Research and Analytics American Medical Group Association Foundation, Alexandria, VA

Janet Coffman, PhD All Capitated Systems are not Alike: Effects of Organizational Structure, Culture, and Climate on Medicaid Recipients Use of Inpatient Psychiatric Care Professor of Health Policy Institute for Health Policy Studies, UC San Francisco

Carrie Colla, PhD Effects of the San Francisco Employer Health Spending Mandate Professor of Health Economics Dartmouth Medical School, Hanover NH

Leeann Comfort, PhD Applications and Extensions of Organization Theory: The Context of Accountable Care Organizations Scientist Administrator, Social Science Researcher Division of Healthcare Delivery and Systems Research Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

David Contreras-Loya, PhD Managerial Practices and Altruism in Health Care Delivery Research Professor Escuela de Gobierno y Transformación Pública Tecnológico de Monterrey

Jan Cooper, PhD Money, Sex, and Power – An Analysis of Relationship Power in the Context of Conditional Cash Transfer Interventions to Reduce Risky Sex in Tanzania Researcher, Global Health and Policy Analysis Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Jae Corman, PhD Foreclosures and Health Senior Director of Analytics Folx Health

Alison Evans Cuellar, PhD Changing Markets and Hospital: Managed Care, Horizontal Integration and Vertical Alignment Professor of Health Administration and Policy Associate Dean of Research, College of Public Health George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

Julie Dang, PhD Two Shots to Cancer Prevention: Improving the Uptake of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine among Preadolescent Patients of a Primary Care Network Assistant Professor & Executive Director, Office of Community Outreach and Engagement UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center

Maria Dieci, PhD Patient vs. provider incentives for malaria care: A cluster randomized controlled trial in Kenyan pharmacies Assistant Professor of Health Policy and Management Emory University

Ebbin Dotson, PhD The Business Case for Leadership Diversity in Health Care Assistant Professor of Health Policy and Management University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI

April Falconi, PhD Perimenopause as a Sensitive Period for Women’s Health and Aging: A Review of the Chronic Disease Literature and Two Empirical Tests of Significance Associate Director, Elevance Health

Kevin Feeney, PhD Essays on Cash Transfers and Health Economist, Amazon Los Angeles, CA

Sara Fernandes-Taylor, PhD Provider Communication, Self-Reported Health, and Post-Treatment Regret among Young Breast Cancer Survivors Scientist III Department of Surgery University of Wisconsin School of Medicine

Robin Flagg, PhD Governor Decision Making: Expansion of Medicaid Under the Affordable Care Act Continuing Lecturer, Division of Health Policy and Management University of California, Berkeley

Jennifer Frehn, PhD Understanding the Influences and Organization of Systems to Improve Community Health Post-doctoral Research Fellow, School of Public Health UCLA

Vicki Fung, PhD The Effects of Losing Brand-Name Drug Coverage: Changes in Use of Inhaled Steroids and Clinical Outcomes Among Medicare Beneficiaries with Asthma Associate Professor of Medicine, Mongan Institute for Health Policy Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School Boston, MA

Daniel Gentry, PhD Organizational Bureaucracy, Legitimacy, and “Thrival”: A Study of the Response by AIDS Service Organizations in Twenty California Counties to the Ryan White CARE Act of 1990 President & CEO, Association of University Programs in Health Administration

Gabrielle Goldstein, JD, PhD A Market for Ethics Counsel Nixon Peabody LLP San Francisco, CA

Julia Goodman, PhD Three Essays on Maternity Leave Policies, Utilization and Consequences Assistant Professor of Public Health OHSU & Portland State University School of Public Health

Lakshmi Gopalakrishnan, PhD Gender norms as a social determinant of health and well-being of married adolescent girls and young women in South Asia Postdoctoral Fellow UCSF

Ilana Graetz, PhD The Impact of EHR and Teamwork on Care Transitions and Patient Outcomes Associate Professor of Health Policy and Management Rollins School of Public Health Emory University, Atlanta, GA

Chaoran Guo, PhD Social Learning in Health Insurance Choices: Evidence from Employer-Sponsored Health Plans Senior Data Scientist, Netflix Los Gatos, CA

Emily Hague, PhD Antecedents and Outcomes Associated with Hospital Participation in a Clinically Integrated Network Health Policy Researcher Mathematica Policy Research, Oakland, CA

Courtnee Hamity, PhD Social Influence and Innovation Adoption in the Clinical Setting Senior Program Officer, Evaluation and Data Strategy Blue Shield of California Foundation, San Francisco, CA

Alein Haro-Ramos, PhD Racism, Illegality, and Population Health: Mechanisms, Interventions, & Community-Engaged Research UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellow Department of Health, Society, and Behavior University of California, Irvine

Zoë K. Harris, PhD Private Health Insurance Sponsored Wellness Programs:  Examining Participation in the Healthy Lifestyle Rewards Financial Incentives Program on Health Care Costs, Utilization, and Risk Behaviors Executive Director, Head of Customer Engagement Strategy & Operations Genetech

Nianyi Hong, PhD Essays on Patient and Firm Behavior in Health Economics Analyst, Congressional Budget Office Washington, DC

Thomas Huber, PhD The Role of Micro and Macro Level Organizational Coordination in Accountable Care Organizations Adjunct Professor, The Ohio State University

Dorothy Hung, PhD Behavioral Preventive Service Delivery, Productivity, and Staff Turnover in Primary Care Practices: The Role of Participation in Decision Making and the Chronic Care Model Research Scientist and Director, Center for Lean and Engagement Research, School of Public Health University of California, Berkeley

Vanessa Hurley, PhD Collaborative Learning among Health Care Practice and Systems to Improve Patient-Centered Care Assistant Professor of Health Systems Administration Georgetown University

Jenny Hyun, PhD Person-Centered Care Program Philosophy in Capitated Community Mental Health Centers in Colorado Director, Business Intelligence Vituity, Emeryville, CA

Jennifer K. Ibrahim, PhD State Medicaid Coverage for Tobacco Dependence Treatments: Implications for a Federal Mandate Dean and Professor, College of Public Health and School of Social Welfare Temple University, Philadelphia PA

Jae Kennedy, PhD Americans Needing Assistance with Activities of Daily Living: Current Estimates and Policy Implications Professor of Health Policy and Administration Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine Washington State University, Spokane WA

Jung Kim, PhD Examining factors associated with learning and performance in primary care Graduate Medical Education organizations Assistant Professor, Health Systems Science Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine

Margae Knox, PhD Health System Efforts to Address Health Related Social Needs: Implications for Public Health, Health Services Use, and Quality Outcomes Postdoctoral Delivery Science Fellow Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente

Heather Knauer, PhD Parenting and Child Development in Rural Mexico: Examination of a Large-Scale Parenting Program Adjunct Assistant Professor School of Social Work University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Ada Kwan, PhD Can We Improve Quality of Care in Private Health Sectors? Evidence from a Randomized Field Experiment in Kenya Postdoctoral Researcher, School of Medicine University of California, San Francisco

Susan Lehrman, PhD Hospitals’ Participation in the Nursing Home Market Professor and Dean Emeritus, Rohrer College of Business Rowan University, Glassboro, New Jersey

Jing Li, PhD Altruism and Efficiency Preferences of U.S Medical Students and their Expected Specialty Choice Assistant Professor of Health Economics School of Pharmacy, University of Washington

Rui Li, PhD Effect of Financial Incentives on Physician Productivity in Medical Groups Senior Economist, Division of Reproductive Health Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta GA

Michael Lin, PhD Nursing Home Quality: Structure and Strategy Senior Scientist, Telligen Denver, CO

Jenny Liu, PhD Healthy Time, Home Production, and Labor Supply: The Effect of Health Shocks on Time Use within Chinese Households during Economic Transition Professor of Health Economics School of Nursing University of California, San Francisco

Christopher Lowenstein, PhD Essays on labor markets and health: Employment conditions and drug, suicide, and alcohol-related mortality among working-age adults in the United States Postdoctoral Fellow, Epidemiology Stanford University

Martin Marciniak, PhD Too Good to Be True? The Effect of Nicotine Replacement Therapy on an Individual’s Ability to Quit Smoking Vice President and Head, US Health Outcomes Chiesi USA, Inc.

Soledad Martinez, PhD Income, Health Insurance Type and the Quality of Primary Care Systems in Chile: Effects on Health Outcomes and Utilization of Services Assistant Professor School of Public Health at Universidad de Chile, Santiago Chile

Jill Marsteller, PhD The Relationship between Non-Racial Diversity in Team Composition and Performance and Creativity in a Chronic Illness Care Quality Improvement Intervention Professor, Health Policy and Management Bloomberg School of Public Health, John Hopkins University, Baltimore MD

Peter Martelli, PhD An Argument for Knowledge Variety in Evidence-Based Management Associate Professor of Healthcare Administration Sawyer Business School, Suffolk University, Boston, MA

Sean McClellan, PhD When does Adoption of Health Information Technology by Physician Practices Lead to Use by Physicians within the Practice? Health Policy Researcher Abt and Associates, Boston, MA

Rodney K. McCurdy, PhD Network Influence on Chronic Illness Care in Large Physician Organization:  A Study of the California Managed Care Network in 2001 and 2006 Professor and Program Director National University Detroit, MI

Kathryn McDonald, PhD Ambulatory Care Organizations: Improving Diagnosis Bloomberg Distinguished Professor Johns Hopkins University Schools of Medicine and Nursing

Sara McMenamin, PhD Organizational Support for Smoking Cessation Interventions in Physician Organizations Associate Professor, Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health & Human Longevity University of California, San Diego

Angela Merrill, PhD Subjective Expectations of Nursing Home Use, Medicaid, and Economic Behavior by Older Americans Principal Researcher Mathematica Policy Research, Cambridge MA

Chris Miller-Rosales, PhD Advancing Organizational Capabilities to Improve Patient Engagement in Health Care Associate, Analysis Group Menlo Park, CA

Eric Nauenberg, PhD Air Pollution and Hospitalization for Asthma in Los Angeles County: Economic and Policy Implications Associate Professor of Health Economics Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-term Care/Dept of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Canada

Zachary Olson, PhD Can a Conditional Cash Transfer Reduce Teen Fertility? The Case of Brazil’s Bolsa Familia Senior Economist, Amazon Seattle, WA

Michael K. Ong, MD, PhD The Effects of Regulatory Change on the Safety of Pharmaceutical Innovations Professor in Residence, Division of GIM & HSR Associate Chief of Staff for Research Department of Medicine, UCLA and VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, CA

Laura Packel, PhD Who Changes How: Strategies and Motivation for Risk Reduction Behaviors in the Context of an Economic-based HIV Prevention Intervention in Tanzania Research Director, McCoy Research Group University of California, Berkeley, School of Public Health

Mary Paterson, PhD Financial Status of Retiree Caregivers: An Analysis of the Asset Structure of the Retiree Caregiver Professor Emeritus, School of Nursing The Catholic University of America, Washington DC

Krista Perreira, PhD Exits, Recidivism, and Caseload Growth: The Effect of Private Health Insurance Markets on the Demand for Medicaid Professor of Health Economics University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Medicine

Dana Petersen, PhD Social Capital, Social Support, and Quality of Life among Long-Term Breast Cancer Survivors Senior Researcher Mathematic Policy Research, Oakland CA

Aryn Phillips, PhD The Impact of Retail Availability on Health Behaviors: Policy Applications for the Prevention & Management of Chronic Conditions Assistant Professor of Health Policy and Management School of Public Health University of Maryland, College Park

Kathryn Phillips, PhD Public Policy and Screening: The Influence of State Policies on Utilization of Human Autoimmunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Screening Professor of Health Economics and Health Services Research UCSF School of Pharmacy, San Francisco CA

Jessica Poon, PhD Multilevel Pathways to Patient-Centered Care Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Division of Research Kaiser Permanente

Alexis Pozen, PhD Price Variation for Colonoscopy in a Commercially Insured Population Assistant Professor City University of New York School of Public Health New York NY

Brian Quinn, PhD The Effect of Community-Level Unemployment On Preventive Oral Health Care Utilization Associate Vice President, Research-Evaluation-Learning The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Princeton NJ

Nadia Safaeinili, PhD Evaluation of a statewide integrated medical and social service case management policy innovation: A multi-level assessment of equitable implementation for frontline staff and high-risk, high-need Medicaid patients Research Scientist, School of Medicine Stanford University

Robert Schell, PhD Understanding the Role of Socioeconomic, Health Behavioral, and Genetic Factors in Cardiovascular Disease Risk Associate, Analysis Group Menlo Park, CA

Julie Schmittdiel, PhD The Effect on Primary Health Care Orientation on Chronic Care Management Research Scientist and Associate Director of Health Care Delivery and Policy Division of Research Kaiser Permanente Northern California Oakland CA

John Schneider, PhD Regulation and Regulatory Reform in the U.S. Hospital Industry, 1980-1996 CEO and Founder Avalon Health Economics, Morristown NJ

Neil J. Sehgal, PhD Social Influences on Healthcare Outcomes in a Major Academic Medical Center Associate Professor of Health Systems and Population Health School of Public Health, University of Washington

Tetine Sentell, PhD Literacy, Health, and Health Services Use in a Nationally Representative Sample Chin Sik & Hyun Sook Chung Endowed Chair Department of Health Policy and Management Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health

Gordon Shen, PhD Global Mental Health Policy Diffusion, Institutionalization, and Innovation Assistant Professor of Management, Policy and Community Health The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health

Timothy Snail, PhD The Effects of Hospital Contracting for Physician Services on Hospital Performance Vice President, Charles River Associates Boston, MA

Sean Sullivan, PhD The Demand for Prescription Drugs in Elderly Americans Professor of Health Economics and Dean Emeritus School of Pharmacy, University of Washington

Aaron Tierney, PhD Virtual Diabetes and Hypertension Care in Community Health Centers: Use, Quality, and Patient Preferences Clinical Informatics Postdoctoral Fellow, Division of Research Kaiser Permanente

Yi-Wen Tsai, PhD Cigarette Taxation, National Health Insurance Professor, Institute of Health and Welfare Policy National Yang-Ming University, Taiwan

Lauren van der Walt, PhD Increasing Women’s Access to Information about Safe Abortion Methods through Local and Global Hotlines Executive Director, Optio Berkeley, CA

Megan Vanneman, PhD Consequences of Devolution: Effectiveness, Efficiency, and Equity in California’s County-based Public Mental Health Care System Assistant Professor of Medicine and Population Health Sciences University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT

Todd Wagner, PhD The Economics of Consumer Health Information Director, Health Economics Resource Center Department of Veterans Affairs Professor of Surgery Stanford University

Zachary Wagner, PhD Community Health Workers to Increase Use of ORS and Zinc to Treat Child Diarrhea in Uganda: A Cluster Randomized Trial Associate Policy Researcher, RAND Corporation Santa Monica, CA

Neal Wallace, PhD A Production Function Approach to Mental Health Service Coordination in California’s Publicly Financed Mental Health System Professor of Health Systems Management and Policy OHSU-Portland State University School of Public Health

Jessica Watterson, PhD Influences on the Effectiveness of Health Information Technology Innovations in Primary Health Care Senior Research Fellow in Public Health Monash University Melbourne, Australia

Christopher M. Whaley, PhD The Effects of Consumer Information and Cost-Sharing on Healthcare Prices Policy Researcher RAND Corporation

Justin White, PhD A Team-Based Behavioral Economics Experiment on Smoking Cessation Associate Professor of Health Economics Department of Health Law, Policy & Management, School of Public Health Boston University

Frances Wu, PhD The Role of Health Information Technology in Early Accountable Care Organizations in the U.S. Research Associate, The Healthcare Improvement Studies Institute University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Jill Yegian, PhD Politics, Economics, and Organizational Innovation in the Small Group Market for Health Insurance Principal, Yegian Health Insights, LLC Oakland, CA

Myoungsoon You, PhD Determinants of Risk Perception among Women with a Family History of Breast Cancer Professor Seoul National University, Korea

Jim Zazzali, PhD Executive Director, Head of Health Policy and Systems Research, and Modeling Genentech

Health Sciences Informatics, PhD

School of medicine.

The Ph.D. in Health Sciences Informatics offers the opportunity to participate in ground-breaking research projects in clinical informatics and data science at one of the world’s finest biomedical research institutions. In keeping with the traditions of the Johns Hopkins University and the Johns Hopkins Hospital, the Ph.D. program seeks excellence and commitment in its students to further the prevention and management of disease through the continued exploration and development of health informatics, health IT, and data science. Resources include a highly collaborative clinical faculty committed to research at the patient, provider, and system levels. The admissions process will be highly selective and finely calibrated to complement the expertise of faculty mentors.    

Areas of research:

• Clinical Decision Support
• Global Health Informatics
• Health Information Exchange (HIE)
• Human Computer Interaction
• Multi-Center Real World Data
• Patient Quality & Safety
• Population Health Analytics
• Precision Medicine Analytics
• Standard Terminologies
• Telemedicine
• Translational Bioinformatics

Individuals wishing to prepare themselves for careers as independent researchers in health sciences informatics, with applications experience in informatics across the entire health/healthcare life cycle, should apply for admission to the doctoral program.

Admission Criteria

Applicants with the following types of degrees and qualifications will be considered:

• BA or BS, with relevant technical and quantitative competencies and a record of scientific accomplishment as an undergraduate; 
• BA or BS, with relevant technical and quantitative competencies and a minimum of five years professional experience in a relevant field (e.g., biomedical research, data science, public health, etc.); or
• MA, MS, MPH, MLIS, MD, PhD, or other terminal degree, with relevant technical and quantitative competencies

Relevant fields include: medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, nursing, ancillary clinical sciences, public health, librarianship, biomedical science, bioengineering and pharmaceutical sciences, and computer and information science. An undergraduate minor or major in information or computer science is highly desirable.

The application is made available online through Johns Hopkins School of Medicine's website . Please note that paper applications are no longer accepted. The supporting documents listed below must be received by the SOM admissions office by December 15 of the following year. Applications will not be reviewed until they are complete and we have all supporting letters and documentation.

• Curriculum Vitae (including list of peer-reviewed publications and scientific presentations)
• Three Letters of Recommendation
• Statement of Purpose
• Official Transcripts from undergraduate and any graduate studies
• Certification of terminal degree
• You are also encouraged to submit a portfolio of published research, writing samples, and/or samples of website or system development

Please track submission of supporting documentation through the SLATE admissions portal.

If you have questions about your qualifications for this program, please contact [email protected]

Program Requirements

The PhD curriculum will be highly customized based on the student's background and needs. Specific courses and milestones will be developed in partnership with the student's advisor and the PhD Program Director.

The proposed curriculum is founded on four high-level principles:

• Achieving a balance between theory and research, and between breadth and depth of knowledge
• Creating a curriculum around student needs, background, and goals
• Teaching and research excellence
• Modeling professional behavior locally and nationally.

Individualized curriculum plans will be developed to build proficiencies in the following areas:

• Foundations of biomedical informatics: e.g., lifecycle of information systems, decision support
• Information and computer science: e.g., software engineering, programming languages, design and analysis of algorithms, data structures.
• Research methodology: research design, epidemiology, and systems evaluation; mathematics for computer science (discrete mathematics, probability theory), mathematical statistics, applied statistics, mathematics for statistics (linear algebra, sampling theory, statistical inference theory, probability); ethnographic methods.
• Implementation sciences: methods from the social sciences (e.g., organizational behavior and management, evaluation, ethics, health policy, communication, cognitive learning sciences, psychology, and sociological knowledge and methods), health economics, evidence-based practice, safety, quality.
• Specific informatics domains: clinical informatics, public health informatics, analytics
• Practical experience: experience in informatics research, experience with health information technology.

Basic Requirements & Credit Distribution

• 15 "core" quarter credits (5 courses)
• 8 quarter credits of Student Seminar & Grand Rounds
• 60 elective quarter credits
• 6 quarter credits practicum/research rotation
• 36 mentored research quarter credits (12 in year 1, 24 in year 2)
• Research Ethics

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PhD in Health Policy and Management

The program trains students for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Policy and Management (HPAM). It aims to develop researchers, educators, and policymakers who can contribute to improving the health of global populations. The program will equip students with a broad knowledge of theoretical underpinnings, a nuanced understanding of experimental design, and a detailed knowledge of rigorous empirical methods to advance research in management and policy. Students will also have applied experience communicating and interpreting findings based on these techniques to appropriate policy and management audiences. Students' area specializations will likely reflect the major strengths of the HPAM faculty, which include healthcare cost, access, and quality focused on health disparities.

PhD Alumni Initial Job Placements

Applicants must meet the school's  admission and application requirements  for entrance into doctoral programs at SPHTM. The HPM faculty conducts interviews with applications and match the applicant with a faculty with similar research interests who is able to mentor a doctoral student.

Please visit the university course catalog for:

• degree program requirements
• degree program competencies

Educational teaching assistant experience

All PhD students at SPHTM are required to serve as a teaching assistant (TA) for two SPHTM courses while enrolled in the PhD program. Students should register for Teaching Assistantship Educational Experience (0 credits) during the terms they complete each TA requirement. 

All other program requirements (e.g. research ethics, comprehensive exam, prospectus, and dissertation) remain the same across the old and revised programs, as outlined in the SPHTM PhD Handbook .

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The PhD program requires a minimum of 72 post baccalaureate degree credits, with at least 30 credits of advanced courses work taken at SPHTM.

Prerequisite Coursework

• SPHL 6020 Foundations in Public Health (3)
• SPHL 6060 Epidemiology for Public Health (3)
• SPHL 6050 Biostatistics for Public Health (3)
• SPHL 6070 Health Systems Policy and Management (3)

Total : 12 credit hours

PhD Doctoral Study

• HPAM 8310 Organizational Theory and Assessment (3)
• HPAM 8350 Policy Analysis and Natural Experiments (3)
• HPAM 8410 Cost Benefit/Cost Effectiveness Analysis (3)
• HPAM 8770 Health Services Research Methods (3)
• EPID 7120 Epidemiologic Methods II (3)
• IHSD 8250 Advanced Research Methods in Global Health (3)

Total: 18 credit hours

PhD Elective Courses

Electives are selected from relevant advanced level courses offered within the department, school, or university in consultation with an academic advisor. 12 credits minimum; Additional credits as needed to reach 72 credit graduation requirement and fulfill PhD Foundation Course requirements.

Total:12 credit hours

Department Chair:  Arthur Mora, PhD

Program Director:  Charles Stoecker, PhD

Department Administrator:  Alison Rinehart

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Phone:  (504) 988-5428

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2024 Best Online PhD in Health Services Research [Doctorate Guide]

A PhD in Health Services Research program could help you prepare for a career investigating complex issues that affect health services and public health.

Health services researchers study how economics, individual behavior, social structures, technology, and other factors influence the healthcare system. They analyze systemic problems like addiction, health disparities, and mental health disorders. Researchers in this field can also play a vital role in shaping public health policies.

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If you enjoy data, medicine, and research, enrolling in an online PhD in Health Services Research program could be a strategic career move.

Universities Offering Online PhD in Health Services Research Degree Programs

Methodology: The following school list is in alphabetical order. To be included, a college or university must be regionally accredited and offer degree programs online or in a hybrid format.

Boston University

Boston University offers a PhD in Health Services Research. To graduate, students must complete about 42 credits of coursework and a dissertation. Potential courses include Research Theory and Design, Quantitative Methods for Health Services and Other Public Health Research, and Contemporary Structures of Health Services.

Boston University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.

Florida International University

Florida International University offers a PhD in Public Health with a concentration in Health Systems Research. This 70 credit program uses a hybrid format and is designed to help students finish their dissertations within 4 years. The curriculum focuses on applying systems thinking to improve population health.

Florida International University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

George Washington University

George Washington University offers a DHSc in Leadership in Clinical Practice and Education. This fully online program requires the completion of 48 credits and can potentially be completed in just 2.5 years. Potential courses include Interprofessional Collaboration in Practice, Practicum I and II, and Program Theory and Health Innovations.

GW is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda University offers an online program for a Doctor of Public Health that is open to applicants with little or no previous experience in the field of public health. Loma Linda’s online courses include synchronous meetings, and students are required to come to campus during the dissertation process. The program usually takes 3 to 5 years to complete.

Loma Linda University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

University of South Florida

The University of South Florida offers a PhD in Public Health with a concentration in Health Services Research. The program requires the completion of at least 55 post-master’s credit hours, including a dissertation. Potential courses include History and Systems of Public Health, Introduction to Research Methods, and Applied Multivariate Statistical Methods.

The University of South Florida is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Online PhD in Health Services Research Programs

Health services research is a multidisciplinary field that uses qualitative and quantitative research methods to study and generate solutions for problems in the healthcare system.

Researchers examine how behavioral, cultural, economic, ethical, and political frameworks impact health services as well as people’s access to them. For example, a researcher could explore how economic inequalities in rural regions affect access to medical services, the cost of care, and patient outcomes.

Online health services doctoral programs prepare students to analyze and address the most urgent problems in healthcare today. Possible research areas include addiction, health disparities, immigrant health, maternal and child health policy, and population mental health.

Health services researchers draw on approaches and theories from many disciplines to investigate these complicated issues. Some of the topics that you may study during your PhD program include:

• Biostatistics
• Epidemiology
• Grant writing
• Health economics
• Health systems management
• Human rights
• Implementation science
• Medical technology
• Public health
• Quantitative research methods
• Research ethics
• Social and behavioral medicine

Throughout your doctoral studies, you’ll also have opportunities to hone your research skills inside and outside the online classroom. For instance, you may complete research-based course projects, applied research apprenticeships, and independent studies.

Most PhD in Health Services Research programs also require students to conduct original research and write a dissertation. Many doctorate holders remain in academia as instructors, postdoctoral fellows, and researchers. Other graduates secure positions in government agencies, private health-related corporations, or nonprofit organizations.

Possible job titles for professionals who hold a PhD in Health Services Research include:

• Core investigator
• Health policy consultant
• Program analyst
• Public health policy analyst
• Research director
• Health services researcher
• Senior policy manager
• University professor

If you have specific career goals, you could consider enrolling in an online health services research PhD program that offers relevant concentrations or graduate certificates. Possible areas of specialization in your online health services degree program may include bioinformatics, epidemiology, and health policy. Selecting a health services PhD program that allows you to pursue your research interests can help prepare you for your preferred career path.

Health Services Careers & Salaries

Demand for medical services has recently surged due to the aging population, public health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, and other phenomena.

As a result, many organizations and political leaders have made it a priority to solve issues that impact healthcare access, equity, and policy. These groups often seek to hire skilled researchers who have graduated from healthcare PhD programs.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , many careers associated with health services research pay above average wages and are projected to have faster than average job growth.

Your actual wage will depend on your employer, location, work experience, and other factors. The positions you can qualify for will also depend on your prior education, experience, and skill sets.

A doctorate in health services research can position you to take on a role in numerous industries and organizations. Potential work settings include hospitals, insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies, and other health systems.

Health services research professionals can also work for universities, research facilities, public health centers, nonprofit foundations, and federal and state government agencies.

Health Services Research PhD Curriculum & Courses

All online PhD programs in healthcare services research have unique curricula shaped by degree requirements, faculty expertise, and available concentrations. Here are some examples of courses you may be required to take:

• Clinical Outcomes Research: You’ll conduct clinical research using observational studies, randomized clinical trials, and other data-gathering methods.
• Cost Benefit Analysis for Health Services: This course explores the strengths and weaknesses of various approaches for conducting economic assessments of healthcare interventions and services.
• Foundations in Health Services Research: This course provides an overview of health services research scholarship.
• Grant Writing for Public Health Professionals: You can gain foundational grant writing skills and learn how to develop and evaluate budgets, organizational capacity, and partnerships.
• Health Decision Science: You’ll learn how to use quantitative methods like health economics and evidence-based medicine to make challenging decisions related to health services.
• Health and Human Rights: This class examines the intersections between human rights, public health policies, and political and social contexts.
• Legal Aspects of Public Health: You’ll study legal issues that influence the creation and management of public health initiatives.
• Methods in Health Services Research I: You’ll learn empirical techniques for health services research and best practices for implementing these methods.
• Methods in Health Services Research II: This course expands your knowledge of health services research by teaching econometric models and other advanced research methods.
• Policy Analysis for Population Health: You’ll develop strategies to advocate for policy changes, and you’ll conduct research on policy processes and outcomes related to population health.

Along with coursework, you may have the opportunity to complete research practicums or apprenticeships that allow you to develop hands-on research experience.

Admissions Requirements

All PhD in Health Research Services programs require a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree. Other admissions criteria can vary among programs, but you may be required to submit these common materials:

• Curriculum vitae or resume
• GRE or GMAT test scores (not all programs require them)
• Letters of recommendation
• Personal statement
• Official transcripts

Many online healthcare PhD programs only admit a limited number of students, so competition can be fierce. Tailoring your application materials for each program is a strategic move that could help you stand out as a candidate.

Program Accreditation

As you research PhD programs, it’s beneficial to check each school’s accreditation status. Colleges with regional accreditation have undergone an external review process to verify that they provide students with a high-quality education.

Enrolling in an accredited doctoral program might make it possible to qualify for certain financial aid opportunities and transfer credits to another accredited school. Plus, many employers often prefer to hire candidates from accredited schools.

Many universities list their accreditation status on their website. You can also visit the US Department of Education ’s website to find accredited schools.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

When researching health services doctoral programs, you may also want to research financial aid opportunities. You might qualify for financial assistance that can decrease your upfront costs.

Many PhD programs provide graduate students with stipends, tuition waivers, and health insurance. In exchange for this funding package, students might be required to work as teaching assistants for undergraduate courses or to participate in research projects.

You can also complete the FAFSA application to determine your eligibility for federal aid. You may qualify for federal grants and work-study programs. Some PhD students also take out student loans from the federal government.

You may also qualify for scholarship opportunities. Your college might offer scholarships for incoming students who meet certain criteria. Some professional public health organizations also provide scholarships for graduate students studying health services.

What Is Health Services Research?

Health services research is an interdisciplinary field that uses diverse scientific methods and theoretical approaches to study pressing issues in healthcare.

These researchers investigate how complex frameworks—like cultural beliefs and economic systems—impact the accessibility, cost, and effectiveness of healthcare interventions. Many health services research professionals develop areas of expertise. For instance, a researcher may specialize in topics like:

• Health care inequalities
• Health policy and management
• Health outcomes measurement
• HIV and HCV
• Systems science methods
• Veteran health

Health services researchers can also play an essential role in guiding and reforming public health policy.

What Can You Do with a PhD in Health Services Research?

A PhD in Health Services Research helps prepare professionals for a range careers. Many PhD holders secure positions in academia as postsecondary teachers or researchers. Other graduates find employment with government agencies, where they can directly shape public health policies and laws.

Consulting firms, nonprofit organizations, and private corporations also hire professionals in this field. Potential roles in this area of expertise include research director, university professor, health services researcher, health policy consultant, policy analyst, and more.

How Long Does It Take to Get a Health Services Research PhD Online?

Most online PhD in Health Services Research programs take 3 to 5 years to complete if you enroll full-time. Most programs require 2 to 3 years of full-time coursework.

Some programs allow students to transfer credits from a master’s program, potentially reducing the time to finish the degree. After finishing your coursework, you’ll likely be required to write and defend a dissertation based on original research. Programs without a dissertation requirement can generally be completed in 3 years with full-time study.

Is a PhD in Health Services Research Worth It?

Yes, a PhD in Health Services Research is worth it for many students. This degree helps prepare you to tackle the issues affecting the healthcare system and public health today. As a researcher, you can play a direct role in developing innovative solutions to complicated healthcare problems, and you can help advocate for improved public health policies.

You may find a career in health services research particularly rewarding if you enjoy working with data and science. During your doctoral studies, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about analytical and scientific methods and theories from a range of disciplines.

Getting Your PhD in Health Services Research Online

Researching issues impacting health services often requires creativity, dedication, and a willingness to experiment with different methodologies.

You might consider earning a PhD in Health Services Research if you’re passionate about decreasing health disparities, improving access to medical services, and helping more people maintain healthy lifestyles. Many health services research PhD programs are available online to offer more flexibility for working professionals.

You can start this next step in your educational journey today by researching accredited colleges and universities that offer online doctoral programs in this field.

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EUCLID, an intergovernmental  treaty-based institution with a university mandate, offers to select students from the general public an online PhD in global health and health systems with a focus on Global South issues .

It is, to date, the only PhD program in this field offered by an international intergovernmental organization. Its purpose is to prepare highly qualified public health professionals able to serve in civil service,  international organizations , health care institutions, as well as non-governmental organizations globally.

This program is considered a sandwich program, which means that several courses are taken at People's Uni (The People's Open Access Education Initiative), an approved and specialized EUCLID partner institution.

Academic Presentation

Public Health is often studied from a national-central perspective. Few programs are truly international in scope so as to fully prepare graduates for global civil service careers that will engage a wide variety of global health challenges, including malaria, HIV, drug-resistance, diet-related diseases, etc.

To answer this challenge, EUCLID has designed a world-class doctoral curriculum, which is presented here with full documentation of syllabus and faculty resources, as well as total tuition. This documentation will enable potential students to determine if this program is suitable and aligned with their career objectives.

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This unique PhD program focuses on the  practical and policy aspects of global public health rather than the advancement of purely theoretical knowledge.

This doctoral program was primarily designed to serve civil servants of EUCLID’s Participating States, but it is also open to the general public as an excellent route to pursue a career within inter-governmental bodies, NGOs and the public sector.

Thanks to its low tuition and institutional relationships, and because it covers such topics as health systems strengthening, malaria and tropical diseases in-depth, it is expected to be of special interest to Global South/African students.

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Now, the Abingdon, Maryland resident has entered into private practice as an RD and lifestyle medicine health coach. In addition to working with large companies, she offers her services to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay.

“I am passionate about helping people take a holistic look at all of their health behaviors and being more of a guide for them,” she said. “I believe wholeheartedly that people have all the answers within themselves. They don’t need me to be this expert telling them what to do. Through their own past experience and knowing themselves and utilizing their strengths, I can help them create a plan for sustainable change.”

Smith said she was drawn to the School of Health Professions ’ program because it combines lifestyle medicine with health and wellness coaching. For the past several years, she said, she became more interested in behavior change — a major focus of PHWB’s program.

“I like to use the word thrive,” she said. “I don’t want people just surviving through the day to day but living a life that is meaningful and giving them tools to manage stress.”

As a 45-year-old wife and mother of three, who also works full-time, getting back into the swing of school was a challenge for Smith. The online platform and her classmates made the coursework doable, she said.

“It’s the perfect program to do it because you’re learning how to change behaviors and set up systems for success,” she said. “I liked that it was online. That worked for me. Obviously, I’m in Maryland, but can’t move to Texas. Even though it was online, our cohort was really tight. So that was a pleasant bonus to me that we were able to form some really great relationships, even though we’ve never met in person.”

Her classmates thought extremely highly of Smith, In an anonymous survey, one student said she has “a wonderful, curious and easy way about her coaching.”

She also made an impression on PHWB’s faculty.

“Throughout the program, Karen has demonstrated a very positive, professional and pro-active attitude, as well as a strong drive to excel, and a genuine interest in encouraging her classmates/peers to succeed in their endeavors,” said Assistant Professor Cynthia Powell, MA, CHWC, IWLC.

For Smith, teaching clients about how to live a healthy lifestyle is more than an occupation. She lives in every day. She is an avid runner who competes in multiple races and placed in the top 1% of women finishers at the 2015 and 2016 Boston Marathons.

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In association with EUCLID, an intergovernmental treaty-based institution with a university mandate, EULER offers to select students from the general public an online PhD in global health and health systems with a focus on Global South issues .

It is, to date, the only PhD program in this field offered by an international intergovernmental organization. Its purpose is to prepare highly qualified public health professionals able to serve in civil service,  international organizations , health care institutions, as well as non-governmental organizations globally.

This program is considered a sandwich program, which means that several courses are taken at People's Uni (The People's Open Access Education Initiative), an approved and specialized EUCLID partner institution.

Academic Presentation

Public Health is often studied from a national-central perspective. Few programs are truly international in scope so as to fully prepare graduates for global civil service careers that will engage a wide variety of global health challenges, including malaria, HIV, drug-resistance, diet-related diseases, etc.

To answer this challenge, EULER has designed a world-class doctoral curriculum, which is presented here with full documentation of syllabus and faculty resources, as well as total tuition. This documentation will enable potential students to determine if this program is suitable and aligned with their career objectives.

AUDIENCE | INTEREST GROUPS

This unique PhD program focuses on the  practical and policy aspects of global public health rather than the advancement of purely theoretical knowledge.

This doctoral program was primarily designed to serve civil servants of EUCLID’s Participating States, but it is also open to the general public as an excellent route to pursue a career within inter-governmental bodies, NGOs and the public sector.

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A data scientist uses data to understand and explain the phenomena around them, and help organizations make better decisions.

Working as a data scientist can be intellectually challenging, analytically satisfying, and put you at the forefront of new technological advances. Data scientists have become more common and in demand, as big data continues to be increasingly important to the way organizations make decisions. Here’s a closer look at what they are and do—and how to become one.

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What does a data scientist do?

Data scientists determine the questions their team should be asking and figure out how to answer those questions using data. They often develop predictive models for theorizing and forecasting.

A data scientist might do the following tasks on a day-to-day basis:

Find patterns and trends in datasets to uncover insights

Create algorithms and data models to forecast outcomes

Use machine learning techniques to improve the quality of data or product offerings

Communicate recommendations to other teams and senior staff

Deploy data tools such as Python , R , SAS, or SQL in data analysis

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Data analyst vs data scientist: What’s the difference?

The work of data analysts and data scientists can seem similar—both find trends or patterns in data to reveal new ways for organizations to make better decisions about operations. But data scientists tend to have more responsibility and are generally considered more senior than data analysts. 

Data scientists are often expected to form their own questions about the data, while data analysts might support teams that already have set goals in mind. A data scientist might also spend more time developing models, using machine learning, or incorporating advanced programming to find and analyze data.

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A data scientist earns an average salary of $108,659 in the United States, according to Lightcast™ [1]. 

Demand is high for data professionals—data scientists occupations are expected to grow by 36 percent in the next 10 years (much faster than average), according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) [ 2 ].

The high demand has been linked to the rise of big data and its increasing importance to businesses and other organizations. 

How to become a data scientist

Becoming a data scientist generally requires some formal training. Here are some steps to consider.

1. Earn a data science degree.

Employers generally like to see some academic credentials to ensure you have the know-how to tackle a data science job, though it’s not always required. That said, a related bachelor’s degree can certainly help—try studying data science, statistics, or computer science to get a leg up in the field.

Already have a bachelor's degree?

Consider getting a master’s in data science. At a master’s degree program, you can dive deeper into your understanding of statistics, machine learning, algorithms, modeling, and forecasting, and potentially conduct your own research on a topic you care about. Several data science master’s degrees are available online .

2. Sharpen relevant skills.

If you feel like you can polish some of your hard data skills, think about taking an online course or enrolling in a relevant bootcamp. Here are some of the skills you’ll want to have under your belt.

Programming languages: Data scientists can expect to spend time using programming languages to sort through, analyze, and otherwise manage large chunks of data. Popular programming languages for data science include:

Data visualization: Being able to create charts and graphs is a significant part of being a data scientist. Familiarity with the following tools should prepare you to do the work:

Machine learning: Incorporating machine learning and deep learning into your work as a data scientist means continuously improving the quality of the data you gather and potentially being able to predict the outcomes of future datasets. A course in machine learning can get you started with the basics.

Big data: Some employers may want to see that you have some familiarity in grappling with big data. Some of the software frameworks used to process big data include Hadoop and Apache Spark.

Communication: The most brilliant data scientists won’t be able to affect any change if they aren’t able to communicate their findings well. The ability to share ideas and results verbally and in written language is an often-sought skill for data scientists.

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3. Get an entry-level data analytics job.

Though there are many paths to becoming a data scientist, starting in a related entry-level job can be an excellent first step. Seek positions that work heavily with data, such as data analyst , business intelligence analyst , statistician, or data engineer . From there, you can work your way up to becoming a scientist as you expand your knowledge and skills.

4. Prepare for data science interviews.

With a few years of experience working with data analytics, you might feel ready to move into data science. Once you’ve scored an interview, prepare answers to likely interview questions. 

Data scientist positions can be highly technical, so you may encounter technical and behavioral questions. Anticipate both, and practice by speaking your answer aloud. Preparing examples from your past work or academic experiences can help you appear confident and knowledgeable to interviewers.

Here are a few questions you might encounter:

What are the pros and cons of a linear model?

What is a random forest?

How would you use SQL to find all duplicates in a data set?

Describe your experience with machine learning.

Give an example of a time you encountered a problem you didn’t know how to solve. What did you do?

Read more: SQL Interview Questions: A Guide for Data Analysts

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US Bureau of Labor Statistics. " Data Scientists , https://www.bls.gov/ooh/math/data-scientists.htm." Accessed April 13, 2023.

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Director, Dissemination and Implementation Launchpad (Tenure Track PhD)

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As one of the first combined Schools of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH), UW SMPH is a leader in the multidisciplinary study of health and healthcare. The aims of implementation science are fully aligned with the missions of UW-Madison, SMPH, and the UW Health delivery system to translate innovation that advances the Wisconsin idea: using "campus resources to meet the challenges of improving health, well-being, and equity in WI and beyond." Implementation science expertise bridges gaps between research and practice to ensure that the promise of scientific discovery is realized by our hospital, clinics, and community. Implementation science as a discipline includes methods to promote the systematic uptake of research findings AND evidence-based practices into routine care, and, hence, to improve the quality and effectiveness of healthcare. Implementation science capacity is instrumental for exceptional academic medical centers like ours that aspire to be on the leading edge of innovation and quality. PhD applicants will be expected to dedicate up to 70% of their time to independent research, teaching and or service responsibilities. 35- 40% of their remaining FTE time will be dedicated to UW Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR) Dissemination and Implementation Launchpad leadership role responsibilities. The preferred candidate would qualify for appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and would have a strong track record of funding and publications in implementation science, a deep knowledge of implementation science research methods with an area of recognized expertise/specialization in implementation science. Preference will be given to candidates experienced in leading extramurally funded research using implementation science methodology at the PI level.

Responsibilities:

As Director of the Dissemination & Implementation (D&I) Launchpad in the Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR), the successful applicant will lead the scientific and programmatic vision for implementation science resources within ICTR. This individual will make connections across ICTR, SMPH, allied health schools and other areas of campus, and build the program, enhancing the university's capacity for implementation science projects. They will also demonstrate the value of implementation science (especially related to Clinical and Translational Sciences) through national presentations and publications. The successful candidate will lead the UW D&I Launchpad team to coordinate all D&I related activities, including workshops (e.g., annual D&I short course reaching 100+ annually; 50 institutions to date), educational programs, internal and external conferences, seminars, presentations, and meetings, and collaborate with program faculty and leaders to develop content for the academic year. They will engage faculty, students, and staff across UW and partner organizations in UW SMPH's D&I activities and events, including delivering a system for D&I consultations (~400 consults since 2020). This individual would make connections across ICTR, SMPH, allied health schools and other areas of campus, and build the program, enhancing the university's capacity for implementation science projects. They will also demonstrate the value of implementation science (especially related to Clinical and Translational Sciences) through national presentations and publications. PhD, nonclinical, faculty will be expected to maintain a research/teaching/clinical portfolio consistent with the UW SMPH tenure track expectations. The preferred candidate will either have experience teaching and working with a diverse population or will welcome a commitment to teaching and working with a diverse population. The successful applicant will participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.

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Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

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The successful applicant will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail; ability to balance multiple, often competing priorities; ability to collaborate on a multidisciplinary team; commitment to creating an equitable and inclusive work environment; excellent communication skills and research leadership experience.

Full Time: 100% It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

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Located on an isthmus between two lakes, Madison is the capital city of the state of Wisconsin. Fresh off being named Livabilitys best U.S. city to live in for 2022, it is the second largest city in the state, with a city population of approximately 260,000 and regional population of over 1 million. Madison boasts beautiful scenery and plentiful year-round outdoor activities with its 260 parks, more than 200 miles of trails, 15,000 acres of lakes and 12 beaches. As the home of our state government and the flagship University of Wisconsin campus, its also a hub of education and the arts. And as a city with a large community of young professionals, it offers vibrant restaurant, bar, and live music scenes. Additionally, Madison is home to one of the strongest local food scenes in the country. From April to October, the Capitol Square hosts the largest producer-only farmers' market in the country. The city is also rich with cultural offerings in the arts. The Overture Center is a state-of-the-art performance center that hosts 700,000 educational and artistic experiences annually, including Broadway tours, and national and international touring artists. Madison's technology economy is growing rapidly, and the region is home to the headquarters of Epic Systems, Exact Sciences, American Girl (Mattel), Sub-Zero, and Lands' End, as well as many biotech, healthcare IT, and health systems startups. Getting to Madison is easy. Dane Country Regional airport is a 10-minute drive from campus and offers direct flights to 15 U.S. cities, including New York, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Orlando, Dallas, Denver, Las Vegas and Phoenix. Milwaukee can be reached in just over an hour while Chicago is just two hours away, giving travelers access to two international airports and a regional airport that offer direct flights to over 250 destinations combined. University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles listed in this posting. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist. This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with Position Vacancy (Job # 298900); please note that only one vacancy exists. Having two position vacancy listings allows the School of Medicine and Public Health to consider candidates with both clinical (MD/DO) tenure-track faculty credentials and non-clinical (PhD only) tenure-track faculty credentials for this position.

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Please click on the "Apply Now" button to create your profile. You will be asked to submit an up-to-date CV as well as a letter of interest. Your letter of interest should address: *What you hope to bring to your department and the organization related to the implementation science enterprise at UW SMPH. *How this opportunity could contribute to your career. *Your vision for advancing UW-Madison's and ICTR's national stature in implementation science. Additionally, you will be asked to provide the contact information for three (3) professional references, including your current or most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice. The deadline for assured consideration is June 20, 2024. However, we will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. Employment will require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. To be considered, applicants must upload a signed 'Authorization to Release Information' form as part of the application. The authorization form and a definition of 'misconduct' can be found here: https://hr.wisc.edu/institutional-reference-check/

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May 8, 2024

The new J.D./M.P.H. program is scheduled to launch in Fall 2025

St. Mary’s University  will collaborate with  UTHealth Houston School of Public Health  to create a new dual degree program for students to earn a Doctor of Jurisprudence and a Master of Public Health (J.D./M.P.H.) through varying modalities, including online.

The new J.D./M.P.H. program is scheduled to launch in Fall 2025. It will cater to students interested in specializing in law and health policy, providing students with a comprehensive understanding and skills in the field.

Public Health expertise is in high demand at federal, state and local levels. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projected that public health and health care occupations will increase by 13% between 2021 and 2031. The Texas Workforce Commission projected similar job growth in Texas health care industries.

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Students of the J.D./M.P.H. program will learn to address the emerging complex challenges where law and public health intersect, such as health care policy, environmental regulation, city and state legislature, and public health law.

“The J.D./M.P.H. program is an exciting cross-institution interdisciplinary initiative that will prepare lawyers seeking to impact health policy, including ensuring health outcomes for the underserved,” said Patricia Roberts, J.D. , St. Mary’s Law Dean and Charles E. Cantú Distinguished Professor of Law. “This joint degree is consistent with St. Mary’s commitment to educating students to advance the common good.”

The J.D./M.P.H. program streamlines the completion of both degrees, requiring fewer total credit hours than pursuing each independently.

“Health policy and public health law are increasingly important disciplines as new diseases and societal problems emerge while new treatment and technologies are developed,” said Jack Tsai, Ph.D., Regional Dean, and Professor at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in San Antonio. “The new program provides dual training in law and public health that would equip students to be leaders in shaping law, policy, and society at large.”

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Prospective students interested in learning more about the J.D./M.P.H. between St. Mary’s Law and UTHealth Houston School of Public Health can contact the admissions team at  [email protected]  or 713-500-9032.

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California's $12 billion Medicaid experiment stretches the definition of health care

Angela Hart

Alondra Mercado, a community health worker with the Central California Asthma Collaborative, helps provide services through an ambitious California Medicaid initiative. On a recent morning in March, she visited a family in Turlock to teach a mother how to control in-home asthma triggers that cause flare-ups in her young son. Angela Hart/KFF Health News hide caption

Alondra Mercado, a community health worker with the Central California Asthma Collaborative, helps provide services through an ambitious California Medicaid initiative. On a recent morning in March, she visited a family in Turlock to teach a mother how to control in-home asthma triggers that cause flare-ups in her young son.

TURLOCK, Calif. — For much of his young life, Jorge Sanchez regularly gasped for air, at times coughing so violently that he'd almost throw up. His mother whisked him to the emergency room late at night and slept with him to make sure he didn't stop breathing.

"He's had these problems since he was born, and I couldn't figure out what was triggering his asthma," Fabiola Sandoval said of her son, Jorge, now 4. "It's so hard when your child is hurting. I was willing to try anything."

In January, community health workers visited Sandoval's home in Turlock, a city in California's Central Valley where dust from fruit and nut orchards billows through the air. They scoured Sandoval's home for hazards and explained that harsh cleaning products, air fresheners, and airborne dust and pesticides can trigger an asthma attack.

The team also provided Sandoval with air purifiers, a special vacuum cleaner that can suck dust out of the air, hypoallergenic mattress covers, and a humidity sensor — goods that retail for hundreds of dollars. Within a few months, Jorge was breathing easier and was able to run and play outside.

The in-home consultation and supplies were paid for by Medi-Cal, California's Medicaid health insurance program for low-income residents.

Gov. Gavin Newsom is spearheading an ambitious $12 billion experiment to transform Medi-Cal into both a health insurer and a social services provider, one that relies not only on doctors and nurses, but also community health workers and nonprofit groups that offer dozens of services, including delivering healthy meals and helping homeless people pay for housing .

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These groups are redefining health care in California as they compete with businesses for a share of the money, and become a new arm of the sprawling Medi-Cal bureaucracy that serves nearly 15 million low-income residents on an annual budget of $158 billion .

But worker shortages, negotiations with health insurance companies, and complex billing and technology systems have hamstrung the community groups' ability to deliver the new services: Now into the third year of the ambitious five-year experiment, only a small fraction of eligible patients have received benefits.

"This is still so new, and everyone is just overwhelmed at this point, so it's slow-going," said Kevin Hamilton, a senior director at the Central California Asthma Collaborative.

Fabiola Sandoval's son, Jorge Sanchez, got a relief from his asthma thanks to Medi-Cal's new funding for social services. Angela Hart/KFF Health News hide caption

The collaborative has served about 3,650 patients, including Sandoval's son Jorge, in eight counties since early 2022, he said. It has years of experience with Medi-Cal patients in the Central Valley and has received about $1.5 million of the new initiative's money.

By contrast, CalOptima Health, Orange County's primary Medi-Cal insurer, is new to offering asthma benefits and has signed up 58 patients so far.

"Asthma services are so difficult to get going" because the nonprofit infrastructure for these services is virtually nonexistent, said Kelly Bruno-Nelson, CalOptima's executive director for Medi-Cal. "We need more community-based organizations on board because they're the ones who can serve a population that nobody wants to deal with."

Meet basic needs, reduce health care costs down the line

Newsom, a Democrat in his second term, says his signature health care initiative, known as CalAIM , seeks to reduce the cost of caring for the state's sickest and most vulnerable patients, including homeless Californians, foster children, former inmates, and people battling addiction disorders.

In addition to in-home asthma remediation, CalAIM offers 13 broad categories of social services, plus a benefit connecting eligible patients with one-on-one care managers to help them obtain anything they need to get healthier, from grocery shopping to finding a job.

The goal, Newsom says, is to keep people healthier and avoid costly care such as emergency room visits, ultimately saving taxpayer money.

The 25 managed-care insurance companies participating in Medi-Cal can choose which services they offer, and contract with community groups to provide them. Insurers have hammered out about 4,300 large and small contracts with nonprofits and businesses.

So far, about 103,000 Medi-Cal patients have received CalAIM services and roughly 160,000 have been assigned personal care managers, according to state data , a sliver of the hundreds of thousands of patients who likely qualify.

"We're all new to health care" and learning to navigate the bureaucracy "is such a foreign concept," said Helena Lopez, executive director of A Greater Hope , a nonprofit organization providing social services in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, such as handing out baseball cleats to children to help them be active.

Fabiola Sandoval (left) has struggled to help her son, Jorge Sanchez, control his asthma since he was an infant. Alondra Mercado (right), a community health worker, secured several items for her including air filters, cleaning products, pillow and mattress covers, and a specialized vacuum that can suck dust out of the air. These items were covered by California's Medicaid. Angela Hart/KFF Health News hide caption

Fabiola Sandoval (left) has struggled to help her son, Jorge Sanchez, control his asthma since he was an infant. Alondra Mercado (right), a community health worker, secured several items for her including air filters, cleaning products, pillow and mattress covers, and a specialized vacuum that can suck dust out of the air. These items were covered by California's Medicaid.

Small nonprofits, big start-up costs to get paid by Medicaid

Tiffany Sickler runs Koinonia Family Services , which offers California foster children mental health and other types of care, and even helped a patient pay off parking tickets. But the program is struggling on a shoestring budget.

"If you want to do this, you have to learn all these new systems," for getting paid through CalAIM, she said. "It's been a huge learning curve, and very time-consuming and frustrating, especially without adequate funding."

Brandon Richards, a Newsom spokesperson, defended CalAIM, saying that it was "on the cutting edge of health care" and that the state was working to increase "awareness of these new services and support."

For nonprofits and businesses, CalAIM is a money-making opportunity — one that top state health officials hope to make permanent. Health insurers, which receive hefty payments from the state to serve more people and offer new services, share a portion with service providers.

In some places, community groups are competing with national corporations for the new funding, such as Mom's Meals, an Iowa-based company that delivers prepared meals across the United States.

Mom's Meals has an advantage over neighborhood nonprofit groups because it has long served seniors on Medicare and was able to immediately start offering the CalAIM benefit of home-delivered meals for patients with chronic diseases. But even Mom's Meals isn't reaching everyone who qualifies because doctors and patients don't always know it's an option, said Catherine Macpherson, the company's chief nutrition officer.

"Utilization is not as high as it should be yet," she said. "But we were well positioned because we already had departments to do billing and contracting with health care."

Middleman companies also have their eye on the billions of CalAIM dollars and are popping up to assist small organizations go up against established ones like Mom's Meals. For instance, the New York-based Nonprofit Finance Fund is advising homeless service providers how to get more contracts and expand benefits.

Full Circle Health Network , with 70 member organizations, is helping smaller nonprofit groups develop and deliver services primarily for families and foster children. Full Circle has signed a deal with Kaiser Permanente, allowing the health care giant to access its network of community groups.

"We're allowing organizations to launch these benefits much faster than they've been able to do and to reach more vulnerable people," said Camille Schraeder, chief executive of Full Circle. "Many of these are grassroots organizations that have the trust and expertise on the ground, but they're new to health care."

One of the biggest challenges community groups face is hiring workers, who are key to finding eligible patients and persuading them to participate.

Kathryn Phillips, a workforce expert at the California Health Care Foundation, said there isn't enough seed money for community groups to hire workers and pay for new technology platforms. "They bring the trust that is needed, the cultural competency, the diversity of languages," she said. "But there needs to be more funding and reimbursement to build this workforce."

Health insurers say they are trying to increase the workforce. For instance, L.A. Care Health Plan, the largest Medi-Cal insurer in California, has given $66 million to community organizations for hiring and other CalAIM needs, said Sameer Amin, the group's chief medical officer.

"They don't have the staffing to do all this stuff, so we're helping with that all while teaching them how to build up their health care infrastructure," he said. "Everyone wants a win, but this isn't going to be successful overnight."

In the Central Valley, Jorge Sanchez is one of the lucky early beneficiaries of CalAIM.

His mother credits the trust she established with community health workers, who spent many hours over multiple visits to teach her how to control her son's asthma.

"I used to love cleaning with bleach" but learned it can trigger breathing problems, Sandoval said.

Since she implemented the health workers' recommendations, Sandoval has been able to let Jorge sleep alone at night for the first time in four years.

"Having this program and all the things available is amazing," said Sandoval, as she pointed to the dirty dust cup in her new vacuum cleaner. "Now my son doesn't have as many asthma attacks and he can run around and be a normal kid."

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