Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics
The Schaeffer Center aims to measurably improve value in health through evidence-based policy solutions, research and educational excellence.
Schaeffer Fellows in Government Service
The Schaeffer Fellows program funds government internships, provides professional development and fosters mentorship for undergraduate students with exceptional potential.
Behavioral Science & Policy Initiative
The Behavioral Science & Policy Initiative conducts behavioral science research to inform policies on climate change, health, food insecurity and other key policy topics, through direct interaction with policymakers.
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Longtime Donor’s Gift Establishes Center for Civic Society at USC Schaeffer Institute for Public Policy & Government Service
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Featured Experts: Genevieve P. Kanter
Stateline
Qato warns access to buprenorphine will continue to lag in Black and Latino neighborhoods without changes to pharmacy rules
Featured Experts: Dima M. Qato
The New York Times
Ginsburg predicts employers are unlikely to drop health coverage, despite rising costs, since it’s key to attracting workers
Featured Experts: Paul Ginsburg
Health Affairs
Pacula discusses geographic and systemic challenges of the opioid crisis in a Health Affairs webinar
Featured Experts: Rosalie Liccardo Pacula
Bloomberg
Bloomberg cites Schaeffer Center data on 2025 dementia costs
Featured Experts: Julie Zissimopoulos