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 11/4/2024Opioid prescribing to US military members.Regional anesthesia and pain medicineread at PubMed
  • Published On 11/1/2024Neighborhood Disadvantage and Birth Outcomes Among Refugees.Pediatricsread at PubMed
  • Published On 11/1/2024Exploring Perspectives on HIV Vulnerability Communication among Transgender and Gender Diverse Patients and Primary Care Providers.Archives of sexual behaviorread at PubMed
  • Published On 10/30/2024Evaluating the Impact of a Game (Inner Dragon) on User Engagement Within a Leading Smartphone App for Smoking Cessation: Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of medical Internet researchread at PubMed
  • Published On 10/30/2024Nursing Home Staff with Children: Unique Needs Among Single and Partnered Parents.The Gerontologistread at PubMed

Recent media coverage

Boston 25 News

‘She’s Like My Child’: Mass. Dog Owners Are Bringing Their Pets Everywhere, Raising Health Concerns

Quotes Matthew Motta, assistant professor of health law, policy & management.

Spectrum News

Sen. Velis Says Dems Need to Do Some Self-Reflection After Losing Presidential Election

Quotes Matthew Motta, assistant professor of health law, policy & management.

Cleveland.com

Why Is University Hospitals Opening So Many Urgent Care Centers in Northeast Ohio?

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

Stateline

Election Results Could Mean Major Changes in Medicaid

Quotes Nicole Huberfeld, professor of health law, policy & management.

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Why This Supreme Court Case on Trans Health Care Is “Really Dangerous” for All Americans

Quotes Michael Ulrich, associate professor of health law, policy & management.

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