Health Policy

Health policy research involves conducting studies and analyzing data related to healthcare systems, policies and practices. This field requires specialized skills such as research design, data analysis, policy analysis, and communication. The goal of health policy research is to inform policymakers and healthcare practitioners with evidence-based recommendations to improve healthcare quality, access, and affordability.
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  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Health Systems, Health Policy, Public Health, Systems Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Social Determinants Of Health

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    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Systems Thinking, Health Policy, Public Health, Model Based Systems Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Systems Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Control Systems, Social Determinants Of Health

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    Peking University

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Public Health, Research Design, Biostatistics, Research Methodologies, Research, Medical Science and Research, Preventative Care, Statistical Analysis, Data Collection

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Epidemiology, Data Collection, Public Health, Health Equity, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Sampling (Statistics), Health Disparities, Health Assessment, Health Information Management, Data Integration, Electronic Medical Record System, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Policy, Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Healthcare Ethics, Governance, Cost Benefit Analysis, Public Health, Stakeholder Engagement, Prioritization, Pharmaceuticals, Resource Allocation, Policy Analysis, Decision Making, Price Negotiation, Program Implementation

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    University of Michigan

    Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Medical Science and Research, Drug Development, Research, Health Policy, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Safety

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    Skills you'll gain: Managed Care, Health Policy, Health Systems, Medicare, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medicaid, Utilization Management, Health Administration, Care Management, Health Care, Governance, Pharmaceuticals, Case Studies

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Epidemiology, Data Quality, Public Health, Health Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Demography, Health Policy, Maternal Health, Chronic Diseases, Medical Coding, Data Quality, Data Collection, Governance

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Medical Records, Maternal Health, Data Collection, Medical Coding, Record Keeping, Health Information Management, Chronic Diseases, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Data Quality

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    University of Minnesota

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Health Care, Health Technology, Market Dynamics, Medicare, Health Administration, Medicaid, Health Policy, Innovation, Cultural Diversity, Regulatory Affairs, Insurance, Market Trend, Stakeholder Analysis

  • Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Diagnostic Tests, Descriptive Analytics, Business Analytics, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Key Infrastructure, Healthcare Ethics, Statistical Reporting, Gerontology, Digital Transformation, Spatial Data Analysis, Assertiveness, Occupational Health, Telehealth, Health Administration, Public Health, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Health Policy, Program Evaluation, Health Systems

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