Schaeffer Center Research Programs

For more than 15 years, Schaeffer Center experts have worked to advance innovative prescription drug payment models that lead to better health and long-term returns. We have shed light on the brokenā€”and at times distortedā€”pharmaceutical distribution system and provided policy solutions that benefit patients. We have advanced solutions to improve healthcare markets and the insurance system. We have worked to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities; and foster better pharmaceutical policy and regulation through data-driven, interdisciplinary research. Our research programs include:

Aging and Cognition


Behavioral Sciences


COVID-19 Initiative


Healthcare Markets Initiative


Health Policy Simulation


Value of Life Sciences Innovation