Welcome to the Resource Center for Health Policy

Translating science and technology into health policy and practice

The University of Washington School of Public Health (SPH) and Department of Health Services (HSERV) are pleased to host the Resource Center for Health Policy.

Our Mission

The mission of the Resource Center is to improve the quality of health policy analysis and decision-making at the national, regional, and state levels by increasing the objectivity and rigor of accessible policy-relevant research and information, and by facilitating and supporting informed dialogue about important health policy issues. This mission is accomplished by facilitating, initiating, and disseminating health policy research around a theme of translating science and technology into health policy research and practice.

Our Collaboration

The Resource Center for Health Policy is a multi-disciplinary activity. It is guided by an advisory body drawn from participating University of Washington Schools, including Public Health, Law, Pharmacy, Nursing, Medicine, and Public Affairs.

News

6/5/09. RCHP Director Cindy Watts Speaks with Sen. Murray
Dr. Cindy Watts joined Senator Patty Murray at a press conference at Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream to talk about the impact of the cost of health care on small business owners. Her talking notes are available here. A photo of the event is available here.

2/17/09. In Memorandum: Rick J. Carlson, JD
--With great sadness, we share news of Rick Carlson's passing. He was a valued member of the Resource Center for Health Policy, the University of Washington, and the larger health policy community. A memorial biography is available here. An obituary in the Aspen Daily News is available here.
--Rick Carlson Health Policy Fund. Named in recognition of the many contributions of Rick J. Carlson, to reward outstanding graduate students of health policy. Contributions welcome.
--The memorial blog posting, "In Memory of Rick J. Carlson," contains an unpublished article by Rick and blog author Jason Bobe.

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