Dean Katherine Baicker and co-author Amitabh Chandra explore the role of evidence in health policy and clarify what the term “evidence-based health policy” means in practice in the New England Journal of Medicine December 21, 2017 In the new issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, Katherine Baicker, Dean and the Emmett Dedmon Professor at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy, explores the role of evidence in health policy and seeks to clarify what the term “evidence-based health policy” means in practice. "Better policy requires being both honest about our goals and clear-eyed about the evidence." Dean Baicker and her co-author, Amitabh Chandra, suggest that there has never have perfect information, but using the best information available - while understanding its limitations - will lead to better policy outcomes. They note that evidence of a policy's effects is not the only factor that policymakers may want to consider, but that rigorous evidence should always be an important part of the decision-making process. Read the full piece in the New England Journal of Medicine Faculty Spotlight Katherine Baicker Provost of the University of Chicago and Emmett Dedmon Professor at the Harris School of Public Policy Katherine Baicker serves as the 15th Provost and served as Dean of the Harris School from 2017 to 2023. Her research focuses on health policy, including the the effectiveness of health insurance and health system reform. Upcoming Events More events Data and Policy Summer Scholars Program (DPSS): Deep-Dive Conversation with Jose Macias and Alexandra Sobczynski Mon., May 06, 2024 | 7:30 PM International Policy Action Lab Mini Class with Austin Wright Tue., May 07, 2024 | 6:00 AM Driving Policy Innovation in the Social Sector in India: Lunch Conversation with Luis Miranda Tue., May 07, 2024 | 12:30 PM Harris School of Public Policy (The Keller Center), Room 2112 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60637 United States
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