Driving Health Impact
The Business of Health
Empowering academics, executives, innovators, and investors to drive health impact
Health is one of the most in-demand and fastest-growing sectors of the U.S. economy. It represents 20% of the U.S. GDP and has a projected industry growth rate of 9% over the next decade. The workforce that will power the future of health extends far beyond the physicians, therapists, and practitioners who deliver care. The broader business of health requires a diversity of business expertise that includes tech innovators, medical logistics, health systems administrators, wellness companies, and new systems of care.
As a top-tier university and a dedicated member of the St. Louis community, Olin is making a significant commitment to being the premier institution for the business of health and an engine for innovation at WashU.
Explore the Initiative
Olin is engaging and empowering business leaders—both current and future—who are poised to improve the well-being of individuals and societies through health products, services, and community partnerships. We’re doing this through our curriculum, a connected community, and collaboration with health innovators.
Degree Opportunities For Students
Choose from six health-focused business degrees that allow you to explore your interests and prepare you to make an impact.
Read more about "Degree Opportunities For Students"Events for Health Partners
Connect with professionals across the gamut of health-related fields at our Business of Health events throughout the year.
Read more about "Events for Health Partners"Business of Health Research
Olin faculty conduct research across many health-related areas, collaborating with WashU, industry, and government to drive meaningful health impact.
Read more about "Business of Health Research"Recent Activities and Achievements
$5M gift
generously pledged
by Judy and Jerry Kent
2 new faculty
in health areas
Ryan McDevitt, PhD, Arlen Dean, PhD
annual conferences
on the business of health
Monthly speakers
Health Decoded
25%
of Olin's incoming EMBA class
with a health-focused background
Leading the business of health forward
Dr. Patrick Aguilar, a physician and Olin MBA, leads the school’s health initiative. His charge is to elevate Olin’s involvement in health-related activities, including academic research, degree and non-degree educational offerings, and community partnerships. Dr. Aguilar is also a professor of practice in organizational behavior and a practicing pulmonologist at WashU Medicine.
Read Dr. Aguilar's bio—Patrick Aguilar, Managing Director, Olin Health Initiative
This is a great opportunity for Olin to leverage what it’s good at and improve things in an industry that sorely needs improvement.