Harvard Health Policy and Management

10/08/2026

A few highlights from yesterday’s conversation on health, policy, activism, and social justice! 📚

We were delighted to welcome Nick Freudenberg (CUNY) and John McDonough (Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health) to celebrate their recent books, Fighting for New York: Activism for Health & Social Justice Since the 1960s and America’s Wrong Turn: US Healthcare in the Neoliberal Era.

Thank you to both authors for sharing their insights on the forces shaping health and healthcare, thank you to Ellen Meara for moderating this event, and thank you to everyone who joined us for this thought-provoking discussion!

🎥Watch the event recording here: https://hsph.harvard.edu/health-policy-management/events/two-for-one-book-authors-event-nick-freudenberg-cuny-john-mcdonough-hsph/

Both books are available for purchase here:
➡️ Fighting for New York: Activism for Health and Social Justice since the 1960s: https://lnkd.in/eR9zzCgr

➡️ America’s Wrong Turn: US Health Care in the Neoliberal Era: https://lnkd.in/e2G-xJH4

09/04/2026

The energy was high yesterday in the FXB Atrium as the HPM community came together to celebrate the start of a new semester! 🎉

Hosted by our Academic Programs Office, this Welcome Reception brought students, faculty, researchers/academic appointees, and staff together for great conversation and delicious snacks. Thank you to our staff who organized this event for providing such a warm welcome to new and returning members of HPM!

09/03/2026

We kicked off the fall semester yesterday with an excellent research seminar by Dr. Ankur Pandya, “Making Tradeoffs Explicit: Advancing Decision Science for Public Health Policy.”

We’re grateful to Ankur for starting the new academic year with such an engaging and thought-provoking presentation. Thank you to everyone who joined us in the room and online!

09/02/2026

The Department of Health Policy and Management is thrilled to partner with the Phillips Brooks House Association (PBHA) for their 20th Annual Robert Coles “Call of Service” Lecture & Award, featuring Dr. Vivek Murthy, the first surgeon general of Indian descent. A distinguished physician, public health leader, and advocate focused on making loneliness, social isolation, and youth mental health national public health priorities. Join us to hear from Dr. Vivek Murthy and his dedication to service!

📅 Friday, September 25th, 2026
⏰ Doors open at 3:30 PM ET
📍 First Parish Church, 3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138

The event is free and open to the public.
➡️ RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pbhas-2026-robert-coles-call-of-service-lecture-award-tickets-1994704424630?aff=oddtdtcreator

We hope you’ll join us for this special evening celebrating leadership, public health, and service!

Honoring Dr. Vivek Murthy, physician and former United States Surgeon General. Friday, September 25th, 2026.

08/31/2026

Welcome back, HPM! 🎉 We’re thrilled to welcome our new and returning students to campus as a new semester begins.

Wishing our entire community of students, faculty, researchers, and staff a wonderful start to the academic year! Here’s to a semester filled with new ideas, meaningful connections, and exciting opportunities. 📚

04/28/2026

📰 Explore the latest in health policy and management research! Our April Research Recap newsletter highlights new scholarship and insights from across the Department of Health Policy and Management at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

We’re especially excited to share this month's "Research Chat," a feature spotlighting faculty voices and ideas. Thank you to Zach Ward for sharing in this month's feature! 🌟

🔗 Check it out here:

Rapid distribution of diagnostic testing and countermeasures in community settings is a persistent challenge during pandemics. During the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Increasing Community Access to Testing, Treatment, and Response program at the CDC provided free COVID testing through retai...

04/10/2026

🎉 The Spring 2026 Health Policy & Management (HPM) Pop-Up Webstore is now live!

Looking to show off your HPM pride? Our limited-time shop is open through May 1st, featuring a range of exclusive, made-to-order items branded with the HPM logo.

➡️ Shop: https://hsph.me/hpm-swag
🔑 Access code: HPM2026 (all caps)

🛍️ What to know before you order:
• All items are made-to-order — please double-check sizes and colors, as returns/exchanges aren’t available
• Standard items ship within 1–2 weeks
• Premium items (Patagonia & The North Face) ship 4–6 weeks after the store closes (early June delivery)
• International orders may take longer and could include customs fees
• Orders may arrive in multiple shipments

This is a great opportunity to grab HPM gear while the store is open — don’t miss out!

Note: HPM does not profit from this store; all proceeds go directly to vendors and the hosting platform for production and shipping.

04/06/2026