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

New Study Examines the Processes Behind the Prioritization of Global Health Issues

Researchers in the Department of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health analyzed how framing contributes to the level of priority certain health issues receive. The researchers identified three primary framing processes that influence which health issues are prioritized in global health, and they offer ways to make the priority-setting process fairer and more transparent.

Department of International Health

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.