During the past decade, in response to the rapidly rising healthcare costs in the United States, we have seen a gradual shift toward value-based care from the more traditional fee-for-service care models. At the same time, there is increasing awareness of health disparities and the impact of social, behavioral and economic determinants on poor health outcomes and healthcare utilization. These trends have led to the growth of population health science programs and departments in leading academic medical centers.

The principles of population health science are to promote health, prevent disease and eliminate health inequities. By necessity, population health science is an interdisciplinary field that spans health systems research, implementation science, health economics, epidemiology, biostatistics, healthcare information technology, social and behavioral sciences, and community health.

Ramin Homayouni, Ph.D.
Professor, Foundational Medical Studies
Director, Population Health Informatics
Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
586 Pioneer Dr, 460 O'Dowd Hall
Rochester, MI 48309-4482
Ph: (248) 370-2874
[email protected]