Experts in health policy and management use a broad set of leadership and analytical skills to understand the impact of health policies on public health, as well as the economic, social, and behavioral determinants of health. Interdisciplinary in nature, the field focuses on examining the structure and financing of health systems and services to inform equitable public policy at the local, state, national, and global levels.
Tim Bruckner, MPH, PhD
Research Interests
Dr. Bruckner focuses his research on perinatal and life course epidemiology, economic downturns and health, mental health and health policy.
Brandy Lipton, PhD
Research Interests
Lipton analyzes state health policy and its impact on access especially among immigrant communities. Current research on healthcare reform focuses on Medicaid, dental and vision care and dual eligibility.
Denise Diaz Payán, MPP, PhD
Research Interests
Some of Dr. Payán’s research interests are health policy, obesity, nutrition, food security, state policymaking, advocacy coalitions, evaluation, and global health.
Dylan Roby, PhD
Research Interests
Some of Dr. Roby’s research interests are health reform, insurance markets, the Affordable Care Act passage and implementation, and more.
