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About Our Research Center

Advancing evidence-based healthcare policy through rigorous interdisciplinary research at the intersection of medicine, law, and public health.

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Our Mission

The Center for Medical Policy & Law Research was established to provide objective, evidence-based analysis of complex issues at the intersection of healthcare delivery, legal frameworks, and public policy.

We bring together physicians, legal scholars, health services researchers, and policy experts to study pressing challenges in medical liability, health regulations, insurance systems, and emerging health technologies.

"Our work bridges the gap between academic research and real-world policy implementation, ensuring our findings translate into meaningful improvements in healthcare systems."

Our History

2008 - Founding

Established as the Policy Research Organization for Translational Advances in Law (PORTAL) by a consortium of medical and legal scholars.

2012 - Expansion

Launched our first major research initiative on medical malpractice reform, funded by the National Institutes of Health.

2016 - Recognition

Received the American Health Law Association's Outstanding Research Center award for our work on healthcare regulations.

2020 - Rebranding

Renamed to better reflect our expanded focus on both medical policy and legal research across all healthcare sectors.

Our Leadership Team

Dr. Sarah Chen

Dr. Sarah Chen

Executive Director

MD, JD with 15 years experience in health policy research and medical-legal education.

Prof. Michael Rodriguez

Prof. Michael Rodriguez

Director of Policy Research

PhD in Health Policy with expertise in insurance systems and healthcare financing.

Dr. Angela Park

Dr. Angela Park

Director of Legal Studies

JD, MPH specializing in medical liability and patient safety regulations.

Our Partners & Funders

National Institutes of Health
American Hospital Association
American Medical Association
Harvard Law School

Advancing Medical Policy & Legal Research

Bridging the gap between healthcare policy, legal frameworks, and medical practice through rigorous interdisciplinary research.

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Medical research
15+
Years of Research
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Published Studies
50+
Policy Recommendations
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Our Research Focus Areas

Medical Malpractice Law

Examining liability, compensation systems, and legal standards in medical practice to improve patient safety and provider accountability.

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Healthcare Policy Analysis

Evaluating the impact of healthcare reforms, insurance models, and regulatory frameworks on patient outcomes and system efficiency.

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Bioethics & Genetic Law

Exploring the legal and ethical implications of genetic testing, gene editing, and personalized medicine in clinical practice.

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Pharmaceutical Regulation

Analyzing drug approval processes, pricing policies, and post-market surveillance systems for improved medication safety.

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Digital Health Law

Investigating legal frameworks for telemedicine, health data privacy, AI in diagnostics, and emerging health technologies.

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Global Health Governance

Studying international health regulations, pandemic response frameworks, and cross-border healthcare delivery models.

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Featured Publication
Latest Research

"The Impact of Tort Reform on Healthcare Costs"

Our comprehensive 3-year study examines how changes in medical malpractice laws affect healthcare spending, physician practice patterns, and patient access to care across 12 U.S. states with varying legal frameworks.

Medical Malpractice
Health Economics
Legal Reform
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Trusted by Policy Makers & Legal Experts

"The Center's analysis of our state's medical liability system provided the evidence base we needed to craft balanced reforms that protect patients while ensuring physician practice remains viable."

Sarah Johnson
Sarah Johnson
State Health Policy Director

"As a healthcare attorney, I regularly consult the Center's research to stay current on evolving legal standards and policy trends affecting my hospital clients nationwide."

Michael Chen
Michael Chen
Healthcare Attorney, Partner

"Their interdisciplinary approach combining legal analysis with health services research produces findings that are both academically rigorous and immediately applicable to real-world policy challenges."

Dr. Angela Martinez
Dr. Angela Martinez
Professor of Health Policy

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