Institute for Health Policy and Practice

Institute for Health Policy and Practice
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The Institute for Health Policy and Practice (IHPP) is an applied research institute located within the College of Health and Human Services at the University of New Hampshire. IHPP conducts and disseminates high-quality, cutting-edge applied research and policy work that enables health system partners to implement evidence-based strategies to improve population health.

Focal Areas

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Delivery System and Payment Reform

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Health Analytics and Informatics

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Health Law and Policy

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Long Term Care and Aging

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Public Health and Health Promotion

IHPP Recent News

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Planting the Seeds for Tomorrow’s Healthcare Workers

Planting the Seeds for Tomorrow’s Healthcare Workers

UNH and Southern New Hampshire AHEC partner to give students hands-on experiences that spark career ambitions

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Training the Nurses New Hampshire Needs

Training the Nurses New Hampshire Needs

UNH’s ANEW program is helping professionals advance their careers while building a stronger primary care and mental health workforce

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Institute for Health Policy and Practice Keeps New Hampshire Healthy

Institute for Health Policy and Practice Keeps New Hampshire Healthy

State partners with UNH to bring research and analysis to the bedside

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Student Spotlight

  • Cadence Howard
    Cadence Howard
    IHPP Intern
    Cadence Howard is from Strafford, NH, and is currently pursuing a degree in Biomedical Science with aspirations of obtaining a Master’s in Genetic Counseling and Public Health. Cadence works as a Licensed Nursing Assistant at an assisted living facility, where she has become passionate about the policies impacting the elderly population. She also volunteers at The SHARPP Center at UNH. In her…
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    Steven Heil
    IHPP Intern
    Steven Heil ’27 is pursuing a B.S. in Health Management and Policy at UNH and joined the IHPP team in February 2025. After discovering a passion for healthcare, he looks excitedly at the opportunity to better understand contemporary issues, develop his interests and industry knowledge, and contribute to IHPP’s mission of helping improve health in New Hampshire and beyond. His interests…
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  • Tess Pueschel Headshot
    Tess Pueschel
    IHPP Intern
    Tess Pueschel is from Durham, NH and is currently a junior majoring in Health Management & Policy.  Tess is currently a receptionist at Exeter Hospital, but is also a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) and previously worked at an assistant living facility. After gaining valuable patient care experience, she became more interested in the "behind the scenes" of healthcare. Tess plans to attend law…
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