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Health Policy Faculty Experts
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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.
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.
Professor
Health Policy and Management
Gerard Anderson, PhD, works with policymakers to control health care spending.
Professor
Health Policy and Management
Albert Wu, MD, MPH, studies the impact of safety problems on patients and health care workers.