The Healthcare Initiative at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business serves as a center of gravity for the diverse disciplines that engage in healthcare research at Booth, and facilitates collaboration with partners across the university.
Through rigorous research and interdisciplinary collaboration between faculty members, policymakers, industry leaders, alumni, and current students, we bring analytical and humanistic approaches to bear to make a positive impact on the healthcare industry.
We are a community of faculty members, policymakers, industry leaders, alumni, and current students applying analytical, empirical, and humanistic approaches to improve the healthcare sector.
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Research on all aspects of the healthcare system—clinical quality and outcomes, equity and access, innovation, operations, and finance.
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Our curriculum offers students the chance to learn about the dynamic nature of the healthcare system in very applied ways.
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The Healthcare Initiative has a number of opportunities for you to engage with us, from events to job openings, scholarships and more.
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Dr. Catina Latham, acting director of the Healthcare team at the Government Accountability Office (GAO), currently leads the Health Care Team, which plays a critical role in congressional oversight of Medicaid and other health care programs.
This fireside chat will offer valuable insights for those curious about the future of government healthcare programs in an election year. Students interested in the impact of Medicaid and government policies on healthcare providers, suppliers, and entrepreneurs won't want to miss it.
October 7, 2024 | 5pm | Booth 455
Jiguang is a 3rd-year PhD student in Econometrics and Statistics at Booth, with a broad research interest in Bayesian statistics, machine learning, and their social science applications. Previously, he worked as a full-time research professional at the Center for Applied AI under the supervision of Sendhil Mullainathan. Jiguang holds a master's degree in statistics from Yale and a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Middlebury College.
He will be presenting "Bayesian Assessment of Hospital Equity from Medicare Records".
November 21 | 12pm | Harper C03
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From the business of healthcare to business intelligence in healthcare and more, discover some of the latest insights from Booth faculty in Chicago Booth Review.
When providers change ownership, patient health hangs in the balance—but there may be a prescription to address some of the problems associated with consolidation.
Is Health-Care M&A Hurting Patients?
Small factors make a big difference for medical decisions.
Line of Inquiry: Devin G. Pope on How a Cold Day Can Make Doctors Prescribe More Medicine
Regular, continuous care is good for patients, and could also benefit providers and insurers.
How Proactive Healthcare Can Save on CostsJoin us as we make a positive impact on the healthcare industry.
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