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Consistent with the broad theme of Cornell University (i.e., any person, any study), the Sloan Program has distinguished itself by equipping and placing our terrific students in a wide range of exciting health care organizations and positions. It is a privilege to lead a program that touches all corners of health care and has such a committed and vibrant community of faculty, students, and alumni.

– Michael Richards, MD, PhD, MPH, Sloan Program Director

Meet some of our faculty

Nick Fabrizio

Nick Fabrizio, PhD

Health care organizations, human resources, & strategy

Nick Fabrizio’s expertise spans both the public and private sectors. He advises companies, government agencies, and prominent health care institutions on a variety of issues including strategic decisions, public policy, mergers and acquisitions, turnaround/crisis management, and integrating technology.

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Michael RichardsMD PhD MPH

Health care organizations & health economics

Michael Richards’ primary research involves health care provider responses to public policies and evolving market environments. He also has considerable interests in the structure and delivery of public insurance programs as well as health care workforce issues.

Laurie Sprung

Laurie Sprung, PhD MPH

Population health & health care strategy

Laurie Sprung’s career has been focused principally in three areas: health care providers’ strategic responses to the shift toward value-based reimbursement, creation and management of population health-driven delivery organizations, and the impact of consumerism on health care.

Lirong Cheng

As a practicing physician, pursuing a Master of Health Administration has greatly enhanced my ability to lead and manage health care teams effectively. The comprehensive curriculum and hands-on learning opportunities provided by Cornell’s EMHA program have equipped me to drive innovation and efficiency in healthcare settings. I highly recommend this program to fellow healthcare professionals who are looking to make a meaningful impact in the industry.

– Lirong Cheng, MD EMHA ‘21, Chief for the Dept of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Kaiser Permanente Roseville

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I’m a working professional with a family and the president of a non-profit, and I cannot recommend this program highly enough. I’m also a veteran, and Cornell is incredibly veteran-friendly. The cohort that I was with is amazing! You’ll meet some great friends, and they will be the folks who you depend on and lean on to be successful in this program and throughout your career.

– Toby Hubbard, EMHA ‘22, Senior Director Program Management, EmpiRx Health

From rescuing rural hospitals to opening blood donor centers, Sloan Program students put knowledge to work EMHA student spotlight

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Margaret Johnson (Walch)

EMHA Admissions Counselor
Sloan Program in Health Administration

Contact Phone Number

607-330-3262