Dr. Ying Cao

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ying Cao is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Population Health Sciences at the University of Wisconsin – Madison’s School of Medicine and Public Health. She holds a PhD in Applied Economics Management from Cornell University. Her research focuses on Health Economics and Health Policy Outcomes Research, particularly examining the decision-making responses of healthcare providers to various policies and market conditions. Dr. Cao’s work aims to quantify the effects of different policies on care outcomes in subpopulations and to identify barriers to high-quality care in the context of health equity. Her current projects include analyzing the impacts of Medicare insurance types and the effects of changes in Prospective Payment Systems on inpatient care, as well as developing programs to enhance the effectiveness of healthcare delivery for beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions. Additionally, she conducts research on consumer preferences across various healthcare services and products, including dietary choices and telemedicine. Dr. Cao is also affiliated with several professional organizations, including the Academy Health and the American Society of Health Economists.

Research Interests

Courses

Introduction to Population Health Sciences Translational Clinical Outcomes Research

Requirements for University of Wisconsin, Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Supplemental application questionnaire
  • Writing sample (4,500-6,000 words)
Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy; GRE scores are not required and will not be looked at.