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 1/21/2025Factors Associated With Semaglutide Initiation Among Adults With ObesityJAMA Network Openread at Custom
  • Published On 1/13/2025Inpatient service utilization amongst infants diagnosed with Respiratory Syncytial Virus infection (RSV) in the United States.PloS oneread at PubMed
  • Published On 1/3/2025Medicaid Personal Needs Allowances-Overdue for Adjustment.JAMA health forumread at PubMed
  • Published On 1/2/2025Severe Maternal Morbidity Among Pregnant People With Opioid Use Disorder Enrolled in MedicaidJAMA Network Openread at Custom
  • Published On 12/27/2024Effect of a minimum floor price law for tobacco products on tobacco sales in Oakland, California, USA: a synthetic difference-in-differences analysis.Tobacco controlread at PubMed

Recent media coverage

Bloomberg Law

Trump Signals Gender Overhaul While Health Policy Changes Wait

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

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Meta Is Removing Fact-Checking. Here’s How Local Programs Have Responded.

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

The Atlantic

Soda’s Rebound Moment

Quotes Justin White, associate professor of health law, policy & management. 

Bicycling

Does Cycling Have a Drinking Problem?

Quotes David Jernigan, professor of health law, policy & management. 

The Boston Globe

Could Boston Implement a Sugary Drink Tax? Some City Councilors Want to Explore the Idea.

Mentions research by Justin White, associate professor of health law, policy & management.
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