Center for Health Policy & Outcomes

Pictured: Peter Bach Peter Bach is Director of the Center for Health Policy and Outcomes. He is a physician and epidemiologist who specializes in studying the quality of care for cancer patients.

The Center for Health Policy and Outcomes at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center was established in 2010 to analyze the healthcare systems through which cancer care is delivered. Our goal is to develop evidence-based policy approaches that promote high-quality care and improve patient outcomes.

Members of the Center collaborate on independent, empirical research and analysis that is pragmatic and nonpartisan. We work on a wide range of cancer types and issues, and have a diverse body of expertise that draws on Memorial Sloan-Kettering's capabilities.