Dr. Laurence Baker

Professor

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Biography

Laurence Baker is a Professor of Health Policy and a Senior Fellow at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research. He holds a PhD in Economics from Princeton University. His research focuses on the impacts of changing financial incentives, regulations, and organizational structures on health care provision and costs. His work includes the study of managed care-related insurance arrangements and their effects on health care costs, the pricing of physician services, and the availability and utilization of medical technologies. He has a particular interest in factors influencing the adoption and use of medical technologies, with a focus on imaging equipment. Baker has served in various leadership roles, including Chair of the Department of Health Research and Policy and Director of the Scholarly Concentration Program at Stanford University, and is recognized for his significant contributions to health economics.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Professor of Health Policy and Senior Fellow at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research.

Research Associate

— Present

National Bureau Economic Research • Stanford, California

Research Associate focusing on health policy and economic research.

Awards

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Elected member

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ASHE Medal

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Alice S. Hersh Young Investigator Award

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NIHCM Research Award

Courses

HUMBIO 3B (Win) HRP 243A (Spr) HRP 291 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum) HRP 299 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum) HRP 399 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum) HRP 370 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum) MED 370W (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum) HRP 800 (Aut, Win, Spr) HRP 199 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum) PUBLPOL 31SI (Spr)

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.