Health Systems and Population Health

Research Interests

Health disparities in minority communities

Bio

Edward D. West, MHA, MS, is a Clinical Assistant Professor in Health Systems and Population Health at the University of Washington and a partner at Halcyon Northwest, a consulting firm specializing in healthcare transformation. With over 30 years of experience leading change across major healthcare systems, he focuses on project and change management, business transformation, and fostering public–private collaboration to advance population health.

Edward teaches in the MHA, Executive MHA, and MPH programs, bringing practical expertise in organizational development and strategic transformation to the classroom.

Education

MS Organizational Development, Johns Hopkins University, 2007
MHA Health Care Administration, University of Minnesota, 1997
BA Economics, Macalester College, 1995

Academic Programs and Affiliations

• Master of Health Administration Program
• Executive Master of Health Administration Program
• MPH Program in Health Systems and Population Health