Julius Chen, PhD

Julius L. Chen, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Health Policy and Management at Columbia University. Dr. Chen’s research utilizes the tools of empirical microeconomics to evaluate innovative strategies designed to improve the delivery and financing of medical care, studying their impact on patient health and economic outcomes. In particular, his work examines public- and private-sector initiatives to redesign care delivery and provider payment, such as the value-based care models that are being tested by Medicare, state Medicaid agencies, and self-insured employers. He also teaches graduate-level courses on healthcare finance and provider payment systems. Dr. Chen earned his BA in economics with highest honors and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of California, Berkeley; received his MS and PhD in applied economics and managerial science from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania; and completed his research training in health policy at Harvard University.