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Enhancing Health for All by Improving Cost, Access, and Quality
Our strengths include the areas of health system governance and management, long-term care, Medicare and Medicaid policy, pharmaceutical policy, mathematical modeling and simulation, and health economics.
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The Department of Health Policy and Management offers professional degrees, research degrees, joint degrees, and certificates.
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Research & Practice
Students in our research-focused MS and PHD programs develop the rigorous analytical and quantitative skills needed for careers in top academic settings, government, and industry.
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Meet the faculty who will teach and mentor you, and learn about the innovative research projects they're directing.

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MHA Program Ranked #14 by U.S. News and World Report

With a three-spot improvement, the MHA program continues to excel as a national leader in preparing graduates for a wide range of managerial roles.

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MPH Program Ranked #16

The Master of Public Health program in HPM is the 16th best in the nation according to U.S. News and World Report rankings. 

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News

U.S. overdose deaths plateau in 2022, but still exceed 100,000

U.S. overdose deaths plateau in 2022, but still exceed 100,000

“Anybody looking at this with historical trends in mind, and a bit of statistics in mind, will probably say it’s not going to go down,” said Dr. Burke.

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Pitt Health Policy Institute names new director of Medicaid Research Center

Evan S. Cole, PhD, MPH, has been named director of the University of Pittsburgh Health Policy Institute’s Medicaid Research Center (MRC).

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Student accolades and honors

The School of Public Health recognizes awards and achievements made by students during the spring semester.    

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