Dr. PJ Maddox
Chair, Department of Health Administration and Policy
(703) 993-1982 pmaddox@gmu.edu
Fax: (703) 993-1953
News
Center for Health Policy Research and Ethics Spring Research Seminar Series Announced February 4, 2010 - The Spring Research Seminar Series dates and presenters have been announced. Dr. William Cartwright will present on March 3, 2010. Dr. Panagiota Kitsantas will present on March 31, 2010. Both lectures will be in Johnson Center Room E at 12:00 pm. Read the Flyer.
Syllabus: Students Learn About Opportunities in Booming Health Care Field January 29, 2010 - Tim Henderson is featured in this Mason Gazette article about his Introduction to Careers in the Health Professions course. Read the Article.
HRSA Administrator to speak at Quality Awards Dinner January 27, 2010 - Dr. Mary Wakefield, Administrator, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), will speak at the 2010 Quality Improvement of the Year Awards Dinner. The Awards dinner will be held on April 22, 2010 at the Key Bridge Marriott, Arlington, VA. Learn more about the Awards.
HAP Seminar Series, Spring 2010 January 20, 2010 - The HAP Seminar Series for 2010 has been announced. Dates will be January 21, February 22, and March 24. Learn more about the Series.
Mason Experts Attack Alzheimer’s on All Fronts December 14, 2009 - Andy Carle and Dr. Mark Meiners provide their insight on this issue in University News. Read the article. Also featured in the Sun Gazette.
Research Grants on Public Health and Law Announced Updated December 4, 2009 - Dr. Tony Yang recently received notification of funding for his latest research project. The project will analyze the effect of non-medical exemptions to state school immunization laws on vaccine-targeted diseases. This research will be funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Read the press release. Visit the Public Health Law Research site.
THE 3-Minute Interview - Andrew Carle December 1, 2009 - Andy Carle talks about Assisted Living, Alzheimer's, and the changing face of the elderly in this article in the Washington Examiner. Read the article.
Geographic Variation and Health Care Cost Growth: Research to Inform a Complex Diagnosis December 1, 2009 - Dr. Jack Hadley's research is featured in this policy brief from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The health care reform debate is underway, and while there is disagreement about the components and mechanisms of reform, there is general consensus among policymakers and the American public that reforms must address the rising costs of health care. As policymakers consider various cost containment measures, it is important to understand the drivers of health care costs and growth. Read the policy brief.
