The Department of Health Policy and Management is dedicated to preparing its students to be leaders in the public health field. Areas of study include policy analysis, public heath law and ethics, health economics, health care finance, public health and health care system management with the aim of improving health care quality and access.

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Eating healthy could lower health expenses for families 

Eating healthy could lower health expenses for families 

Eating healthy doesn’t just lead to better health. It may also lower how much Americans spend on healthcare, according to new research from the University of Georgia. The study is the

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Managing your weight may keep your brain healthier for longer

Managing your weight may keep your brain healthier for longer

Being overweight may lead to accelerated cognitive decline, according to new research from the University of Georgia. Cognitive decline is a normal process. As people age, it often becomes harder

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Assistant professor uses data to improve well-being

Assistant professor uses data to improve well-being

Ishtiaque Fazlul seeks to help people thrive At first glance, Ishtiaque Fazlul’s research portfolio looks like a patchwork quilt: Affordable Care Act coverage, AP test subsidies, effects of long COVID,

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