Public Health Policy

Public health policy sits at the intersection of science, ethics, and governance, shaping how health systems respond to population needs and inequities. My work in public health policy focuses on analyzing how laws, regulations, and institutional structures influence health outcomes, access to care, and the distribution of resources—particularly for marginalized and vulnerable populations. Through policy analysis, research, and applied projects, I examine the role of evidence, ethics, and political context in decision-making, with an emphasis on translating policy into meaningful, equitable public health practice.

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Comparing Systems: German and Italian Healthcare System and Reform for the U.S.

Florida State University

PHC6110: Comparative Health

This paper compares the healthcare systems in Italy and Germany in terms of cost, quality, access, and innovation. Italy administers a tax-funded National Health Service (Servizio Sanitario Nazionale), providing universal coverage at comparatively affordable rates, although encountering difficulties concerning regional inequities and resource distribution. In contrast, Germany utilizes a multi-payer social health insurance system (Gesetzliche Krankenversicherunf ) that offers extensive coverage and high-quality care but at a higher cost. This paper examines potential improvements for the U.S. healthcare system, which is experiencing high costs and disparities in access and care. This paper identifies strategies to enhance affordability, efficiency, quality, and innovation in the U.S. healthcare landscape by examining the policies and structures of the Italian and German healthcare systems.

The U.S. Healthcare System: Problems, Causes, and Potential Solutions

Florida State University

PHC5155: Health Services, Organization, and Policies

Bridging the Gap: Expanding Mobile Dental Health Program for Rural Arkansas

Florida State University

PAD5884: Healthcare Management

Oral health remains a significant public health concern in the United States. Rural communities across the U.S. face significant barriers to accessing quality dental care, leading to high rates of untreated dental diseases and tooth loss. Arkansas has consistently ranked low among states in terms of oral healthcare, with rural counties being disproportionately affected, driven by a lack of accessible, affordable, and culturally appropriate services.

To address this pressing public health challenge, the proposed Mobile Dental Health Program (MDHP) would be implemented within the Arkansas State Health Department, aiming to reduce disparities in oral health by delivering preventive and basic dental services directly to underserved rural communities.

Goals of Healthcare

Florida State University

PHC5155: Health Services, Organization, and Policy

Expanding DSME Access Across Florida

Florida State University

PHC5475: Health Behavior and Education

Mississippi Medicaid Presentation

Florida State University

PHC5155: Health Services, Organization, and Policy