Business of Health
Our Mission
The Business of Health Initiative at Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business addresses critical challenges in the healthcare industry to support the wellness of both business and society. Through student learning, multidisciplinary research, and convening with practitioners, policymakers, and industry leaders, the initiative inspires forward-thinking solutions to the national healthcare system.
Our Pillars
Student Learning
Through partnerships with Georgetown’s leading schools of health and medicine, the initiative helps develop and foster key curricular and co-curricular opportunities to enhance student learning, including the MBA Certificate in the Business of Healthcare and the MBA/MD dual degree program.
Thought Leadership
The initiative is home to top researchers across the university who are conducting research and developing practical solutions to the healthcare system. Throughout the year, the initiative hosts a Health Economics Seminar Series in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University and George Washington University to convene academic leaders and advance research and insights in the field.
Convening and Outreach
The initiative brings together corporations, policymakers, medical professionals, and the broader Georgetown network of students, faculty, staff, and alumni, to discuss pressing issues and solve problems that will drive positive health outcomes for our communities.
Past Events
Business of Health Reception and Fireside Chat
April 23, 2025
Please join us for a reception and fireside chat on Healthcare Goods as Economic Goods: The Intersection of Microeconomics and Healthcare Policy featuring a conversation between Former Secretary Alex M. Azar II, 24th U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Maria Ghazal, President and CEO, Healthcare Leadership Council.
Understanding Implicit Bias and its Impact on Healthcare
April 22, 2025
Join the National Capital Healthcare Executives (NCHE) and Georgetown University for an insightful discussion on how implicit bias influences healthcare outcomes and decision-making.
Mission-Driven Investing in Healthcare
October 15, 2024
Brought to you by the Business of Health Initiative and Morgan Health, join us for a panel discussion and reception addressing important issues within the healthcare industry.
What the Health?!
September 18, 2024
Join us for the “What the Health” information session led by Professor Sandeep Dahiya, who will provide an overview of the sector and explore related career opportunities.
Health Economics Seminar Series
September 16, 2024
The Health Economic Seminar Series is a collaborative event with Johns Hopkins University and George Washington University designed to advance research and insights at the intersection of healthcare and the economy.
Business of Health in the News
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In the News
US Health Authorities to Set Targets for Lowering Drug Prices
“The idea here is that within that set of fairly developed countries the U.S. wants to be the most favored nation,” said Yunan Ji, assistant professor at Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business.
May 21, 2025
Events
Reframing Healthcare as an Economic Good with Former HHS Secretary Alex M. Azar II
May 9, 2025
Events
April 3, 2025
Contact Us
If you are interested in working with the initiative, please contact bizofhealth@georgetown.edu.