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About Us What Is the Tolan Center for Healthcare?

We are a community of faculty members, policymakers, industry leaders, alumni, and current students bringing analytical, empirical, and humanistic approaches to bear to improve the healthcare sector.

The Tolan Center's mission is to support faculty working on pathbreaking research and developing healthcare classes grounded in data and evidence; to facilitate opportunities for students and alumni to have a transformative, positive impact on the healthcare system; and to advance The Chicago Approach of rigorous inquiry throughout the global healthcare community. 

Additionally, we are committed to:

  • Building awareness of and showcasing The Chicago Approach to the study of the healthcare system.
  • Facilitating faculty and PhD student research.
  • Creating programs and events that enhance the careers of students, alumni, and faculty.
  • Cultivating a strong community of students, alumni, faculty, and industry leaders in the healthcare space.
  • Supporting innovations in the curriculum as it relates to healthcare content.
  • Supporting fellowships for MBA students.

Co-Directors of the Tolan Center for Healthcare

 

Charles I. Clough, Jr. Professor of Operations Management

Our Faculty in This Area

Baris Ata

Baris Ata

Sigmund E. Edelstone Distinguished Service Professor of Operations Management and Applied AI

Baris Ata
Eric Budish

Eric Budish

Paul G. McDermott Professor of Economics and Entrepreneurship and Centel Foundation/Robert P. Reuss Faculty Scholar

Eric Budish

Adjunct Assistant Professor

Amy Ward

Amy Ward

Rothman Family Professor of Operations Management and Charles M. Harper Faculty Fellow

Amy Ward

Staff & Research Team

 

Kristin Hitchcock

Kristin Hitchcock

Senior Associate Director, Tolan Center for Healthcare

Kristin Hitchcock

Principal Researcher, Healthcare Analytics Lab

Principal Researcher, Healthcare Analytics Lab
Esther Sanchez

Esther Sanchez

Research Professional Esther Sanchez
Kristin Hitchcock

Abigail Scott

Event & Communications Manager

 

Abigail Scott

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