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Dr. Peter Szilagyi is a professor and vice chair of research at the Department of Pediatrics at UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital. He is a clinical researcher specializing in pediatric health services, aiming to improve healthcare access, quality of care, and health outcomes for children. His research emphasizes enhancing the delivery of healthcare within primary care settings, focusing on areas such as immunization delivery and healthcare financing to improve care for children with chronic diseases. He has contributed to national vaccine financing recommendations and evidence-based strategies aimed at raising immunization rates among children. Dr. Szilagyi’s work on healthcare financing has been pivotal in legislative initiatives such as the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) and its reauthorization processes. His studies have greatly impacted the management and coordination of care for common chronic diseases in childhood and adolescence.
Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.