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. For example, his work examines the value-based care delivery and provider payment models that are being developed and tested by Medicare, state Medicaid agencies, and self-insured employers. He also teaches graduate-level courses on health care finance, provider payment systems, and managerial and organizational behavior. Dr. Chen received his BA in economics with highest honors and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of California, Berkeley; MS and PhD in applied economics and managerial science from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania; and EdM in education leadership, organizations, and entrepreneurship from Harvard University. He completed his post-doctoral research training in health care policy at Harvard University.