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 and Community Medicine (SPHCM) 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 & Community Medicine, Law, Pharmacy, Nursing, Medicine, and Public Affairs.

News

02/20/08. Genomics Policy Article by Resource Center Faculty Rick Carlson Published
Carlson, Rick J. "Preemptive Public Policy for Genomics". Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law 33: 39-51. February 2008.

12/12/07. Health Policy Track Available for UW Masters of Public Health Program
The University of Washington Department of Health Services is accepting applications through January 15 for a new health policy track in the MPH program. For more information, see a one-page description or visit the website.

08/24/07. Resource Center Director Cindy Watts Appointed to Health Insurance Partnership Board
To read the press release, please click here. For more information about the Health Insurance Partnership, please see the HIP website.

The University of Washington federal tax identification number is 91-6001537.