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Sooyeon Song

PhD Candidate in Health Services and Policy Research

About Me

I am a PhD candidate in Health Services and Policy Research at Boston University School of Public Health, with a specialization in health economics. My work focuses on understanding how clinicians and healthcare organizations respond to payment and delivery reforms.

Currently, I am a Graduate Fellow at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, collaborating with the Evidence-Based Policy Resource Center at the VA Boston Healthcare System. My dissertation utilizes econometric techniques to analyze large datasets to measure the value of physician practices and enhance selective contracting.

With a background in nursing, philosophy, and global health management, I bring a multidisciplinary perspective to health policy challenges.

Education

  • PhD in Health Services Research

    Expected 2027 (Candidate)

    Boston University School of Public Health

  • MPH in Health Policy & Management

    Seoul National University

  • BS in Nursing & BA in Philosophy

    Seoul National University

Professional Experience

Graduate Fellow

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Present

Collaborating with the Evidence-Based Policy Resource Center (EBPRC) at the VA Boston Healthcare System. Conducting research on payment and delivery reforms.

Health Specialist

KOICA (Korea International Cooperation Agency)

Managed government projects in global health, contributing to international development initiatives.

Research Assistant

World Health Organization (WHO)

Supported global health research and policy analysis.

Registered Nurse

Seoul National University Hospital

Practiced clinical internal medicine, gaining frontline healthcare experience.

Research Assistant

Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs (KIHASA)

Contributed to national health and social policy research projects.

Research Interests

Health Economics

Applying econometric methods to understand market dynamics, pricing, and efficiency in healthcare delivery.

Econometrics Market Analysis

Payment & Delivery Reform

Investigating the impact of reforms such as selective contracting and value-based purchasing on provider behavior and patient outcomes.

Selective Contracting Value-Based Care

Telemedicine

Analyzing the adoption and impact of telemedicine services, particularly in the context of the VA healthcare system.

Digital Health Access to Care

Get in Touch

I am always open to discussing research collaborations and policy initiatives.