The NYU Center for Health and Public Service Research (CHPSR) of the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service is a center for applied research that addresses key policy, financial and organizational issues concerning the delivery of health care and social services. Along with the Wagner School's other study centers, CHPSR serves as a vehicle for connecting academic research with policy making and program development. CHPSR's active grants total five million dollars. CHPSR research activities focus primarily on health care and social service issues affecting vulnerable populations in urban areas.

Current and Recent Activities include:

• Medical Education and Workforce Issues - Several projects have assessed the impact of changes in the regulatory and social environments on the training and attitudes of physicians, medical students and other health care providers.
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• Policy Analyses - CHPSR undertakes analyses designed to shed light on current issues and controversies in the health policy arena. Research at the Center for Health and Public Service Research is conducted by faculty of the Wagner School as well as other NYU schools, and by research scientists and doctoral and masters students in residence. In this way, CHPSR functions as a hub of applied academic efforts, linking the school with the critical issues affecting our neighborhoods and our nation.
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• Primary Care Delivery Systems - A number of projects examine different primary care delivery models and compare patient utilization patterns and outcomes.
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• Program Evaluations - CHPSR is engaged in several program evaluations designed to assess the impact and effectiveness of efforts to improve the delivery of health care and social services.
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