Health Law & Policy
From technological innovation to new regulations, the healthcare industry is rapidly growing and changing. From technological innovation. The increase in regulatory oversight and the demand for healthcare reform are impacting the delivery of services and the healthcare economy.
That’s where you come in. And that’s where we come in.
Wake Forest Law’s Master of Studies in Law (MSL), Health Law & Policy Track gives you the knowledge and skills you need to help your organization navigate the legal framework of this evolving industry, explore the policies behind health services delivery, comply with complex regulations like HIPAA, understand the legal implications of medical decisions, and more. Become the expert in health law and policy, and make yourself indispensable to your organization.
Designed for working healthcare and health science professionals, courses in the MSL degree in Health Law & Policy cover topics like bioethics and the law, healthcare compliance, telemedicine, and more—allowing you to delve deeper into the area of law that’s most relevant to your role and workplace.
Did You Know?1
- Healthcare employment currently accounts for 9.3% of total employment in the US
- Employment in the healthcare sector is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations until 2032
- Approximately 1.8 million healthcare job openings are projected each year
Credit Requirements
The 30-credit Health Law & Policy Track includes:
- 13.5 credits in our required Core Curriculum
- 10.5+ credits in Health Law & Policy Track courses
- Up to 6 credits from any other electives across tracks
30 total credits in as few as 21 months (or up to 5 years).
Who Can Benefit?
- Compliance and Risk Officers
- Hospital and Healthcare Administrators
- Direct Care Providers
- Health Policy Analysts
- Pharmaceutical Industry Professionals
- Insurance and Managed Care Professionals
- Medical Device Manufacturers
- Public Health Officials and NGO Leaders
- Bioethics Professionals and Researchers
Emerging Leaders Program
Transform your career in health care through the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP), designed to provide physician’s assistants (PAs) with the knowledge to transform the delivery of health care while navigating a complex legal marketplace.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024 ↩︎