Health Law, Policy & Management.

HLPM Research
Our research aims to explain the causes of inequities in health and health care, and recommend interventions, laws and policies to reduce them.
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Medicaid Policy Lab

A one-of-a-kind unit evaluating the impacts of policy changes and innovative care delivery models on health insurance coverage, access to care, quality of care, and health outcomes to advance health equity.

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Affiliated Degrees

MPH

As part of Boston University’s on-campus Master of Public Health (MPH) degree, you will choose at least one Functional Certificate as your area of concentration, building upon your interests, strengths and career goals.
Health Policy & Law Functional MPH Certificate
Health Care Management Functional MPH Certificate
Human Rights and Social Justice Context MPH Certificate

MS in Population Health Research: Translation and Implementation Science
PhD in Health Services and Policy Research
DrPH
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Center for Health Law, Ethics & Human Rights

The School-wide Center for Health Law, Ethics & Human Rights (CLER) bridges the gap between public health’s expanding scope and the capacity of academic programs to offer research, education, and advocacy in law, ethics, and human rights.

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Recent Department News

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Latest Publications

  • Published On 10/30/2026Implementing an electronic geriatric assessment platform for older U.S. veterans with cancer: A pilot study.Journal of geriatric oncologyread at PubMed
  • Published On 10/24/2026Spontaneous changes in hemoglobin around common transfusion thresholds during critical illness.Annals of the American Thoracic Societyread at PubMed
  • Published On 10/23/2026Neighborhood and individual socioeconomic predictors of 5-year pain trajectories after burn injury.The journal of painread at PubMed
  • Published On 10/20/2026Medicare Advantage Enrollment and Access to Kidney Transplant After the 21st Century Cures Act.JAMAread at PubMed
  • Published On 10/17/2026Community Engagement Requirements in Medicaid - Law as a Determinant of Health.The New England journal of medicineread at PubMed

Recent media coverage

Bioengineer.org

Discrimination Linked to Depression, Anxiety and Suicidal Thoughts in LGBTQ+ College Students

Mentions research by Sarah Lipson, associate professor of health law, policy & management, and Kimberly Nelson, research associate professor of community health sciences.

The Boston Globe

‘Difficult but Necessary’: Mass General Brigham Does Layoffs for Second Time in Two Years

Quotes Alan Sager, professor of health law, policy & management. 

The Marijuana Post

National Institute on Drug Abuse Awards $3.6 Million for Five-Year Study on Blunt Smoking Among Young Adults

Mentions research by Jennifer Ross, associate professor of health law, policy & management. 

WBUR

Mass. Telehealth Abortion Providers Face Federal Challenge from 3 States

Quotes Nicole Huberfeld, Edward R. Utley Professor of Health Law.

The Guardian

Some Conservative States Aren’t Using Medicaid Hardship Exemption – For Political Reasons

Quotes Sarah Gordon, associate professor of health law, policy & management. 
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