The Health Economists & Academic Leaders Network
Dedicated to the exchange of ideas and promotion of sound academic research to improve healthcare policy.
About Us
The Health Economists & Academic Leaders (HEAL) Network believes promoting innovation, increasing access, reducing spending, improving transparency, and empowering patients, will help to improve the health and wellness of all Americans.
Policy Engagement
Policymaker Outreach & Education
Build relationships with policymakers and their staff to provide expert advice and support.
Policy Forums & Briefings
Support events to bring together researchers, policymakers, and healthcare stakeholders to discuss pressing issues.
Advocacy
Identify policy engagement opportunities to inform healthcare policy at federal and state levels.
Research Development and Knowledge Exchange
Research Agenda
Identify and prioritize research on policy subjects that promise to transform healthcare treatment and delivery (e.g., provider consolidation, role of intellectual property rights in driving innovation, how to harness competition to improve service delivery and reduce costs).
Capacity Building
Facilitate networking opportunities among members to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Research Collaboration
Facilitate collaborative research projects among community members and partners.
Policy Briefs and Reports
Produce concise and accessible policy briefs and reports based on network research.
Knowledge Dissemination
Develop strategies for effectively communicating research findings to policymakers, practitioners, and the public.