Standard Occupational Classification (SOC): Miscellaneous Social Scientists and Related Workers

Miscellaneous Social Scientists and related workers in Healthcare are professionals who utilize the principles and methods of social science in healthcare-related research and practice. They study social, economic, and cultural factors that influence health and healthcare access, delivery and outcomes.

This group of workers can include:

Healthcare sociologists who study how social factors, such as poverty, education, and race, affect health and access to healthcare.

Healthcare anthropologists who study how culture and cultural practices affect health and healthcare delivery.

Healthcare economists who study how economic factors, such as cost and access, affect healthcare delivery and outcomes.

Health services researchers who conduct studies to improve the organization and delivery of healthcare services.

Public health researchers who study the distribution and determinants of disease in populations.

They may work for government agencies, non-profit organizations, universities, research institutes, healthcare providers and health insurance companies to collect and analyze data, interpret findings, and develop recommendations for healthcare policy, program and practice improvement. They also often collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop, implement, and evaluate programs and services that promote better health and healthcare outcomes.