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Health Policy

Pursuing policies that improve the public health, including health economics, health services, advocacy, and preparedness

Health Policy Headlines

 Explore the latest public health research and insights about health policy.

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Why SNAP Matters and How We Can Help

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program helps families with low incomes afford nutritious foods. Households most affected by coming cuts to SNAP will be those with children, especially larger families with older children.

Bloomberg American Health Initiative
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What Is the Caregiver Crisis?

There are an estimated 63 million caregivers in the U.S., paid or unpaid, who provide care for people who rely on them for basic needs. While that might seem a mighty number, this invisible workforce is under increasing strain.

Bloomberg School

Health Policy Faculty Experts

 Looking for prominent public health experts in the field of health policy? They’re here at the Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Joshua Sharfstein
Distinguished Professor of the Practice
Health Policy and Management

Joshua Sharfstein, MD, works to develop and promote public health strategies, healthcare payment approaches, and regulatory policies that advance health and equity.

Rajiv Rimal
Professor
Health, Behavior and Society

Rajiv N. Rimal, PhD, MA, works globally on social and behavior change interventions with a focus on women and children’s nutrition and well-being. He adopts a social norms-based approach to address health inequities in low- and middle-income countries.

Gerard Anderson
Professor
Health Policy and Management

Gerard Anderson, PhD, works with policymakers to control health care spending.

Albert Wu
Professor
Health Policy and Management

Albert Wu, MD, MPH, studies the impact of safety problems on patients and health care workers.