Dr. Steven Pizer

Professor

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Biography

Steven D. Pizer, PhD, is a Professor at Boston University School of Public Health, specializing in Health Law, Policy, and Management. He is the Director of the doctoral program in Health Services Research and plays a pivotal role as Chief Economist at the Partnered Evidence-based Policy Resource Center within the Department of Veterans Affairs. Dr. Pizer has extensive experience conducting randomized observational program evaluations and developing performance metrics for national VA program offices. His research focuses on analyzing demand, care access, and workforce retention effects within health information exchanges. Prior to his academic tenure, he worked in the Massachusetts Legislature and with various consumer organizations on state insurance regulations. Dr. Pizer holds a PhD from Boston College and an AB from Harvard College. His work is distinguished by numerous grants and collaborations aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of healthcare delivery systems in vulnerable populations.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2011-01-01 — Present

Boston University • Boston, MA

Conduct courses in Health Law and Policy, supervise research, and lead the doctoral program.

Chief Economist

2012-01-01 — Present

Department of Veterans Affairs, Partnered Evidence-based Policy Resource Center • Boston, MA

Oversee economic studies and evaluations for healthcare services within the VA.

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.