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 12/1/2025Runaway Polarization Is Making Us Sick; Social Science Could Offer an Antidote.Journal of health politics, policy and lawread at PubMed
  • Published On 12/1/2025LGBTQ+ Health, Policy, and Politics: Advances, Challenges, and Potential Opportunities.Journal of health politics, policy and lawread at PubMed
  • Published On 11/11/2025Effect of tobacco sales bans on retail sales in Beverly Hills and Manhattan Beach, California, USA: a synthetic difference-in-differences analysis.Tobacco controlread at PubMed
  • Published On 11/5/2025An Examination of Factors Predicting Inpatient Rehabilitation Stay After Burn Injury: A Burns Model System Study.Journal of burn care & research : official publication of the American Burn Associationread at PubMed
  • Published On 10/21/2025Considering Telehealth Across State Lines in Uncertain Times.JAMAread at PubMed

Recent media coverage

The Newton Beacon

National Primary Care Shortages Affect Newton Residents

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

MetroWest Daily News

Sudbury MA Officials to Host Public Forum Nov. 20 on Alcohol and Health

Mentions research by David Jernigan, professor of health law, policy & management. 

Christian Science Monitor

Food Benefits Are Ending for Millions in U.S. Who Is Affected – And Who Is Offering Help?

Quotes Stephanie Ettinger de Cuba, research associate professor of health law, policy & management.

Newsweek

The Americans Who Will Pay Most If Health Care Costs Rise

Quotes Paul Shafer, associate professor of health law, policy & management. 

The Bay State Banner

At Health Commission Summit, Housing, Economic Stability Are Key to Addressing Mental Health

Quotes Stephanie Ettinger de Cuba, research associate professor of health law, policy & management.
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