Angus Corbett

Angus Corbett is an Adjunct Professor at Penn Carey Law, University of Pennsylvania, where he teaches health law and comparative health systems. His work focuses on the regulation and governance of complex health systems, particularly in the context of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in both high-income and low-income countries. He is affiliated with the Penn Program on Regulation and the Centre for Healthcare Resilience and Implementation Science, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to health policy and legal frameworks.

• Institution: University of Pennsylvania
• School: Penn Carey Law
• Position: Adjunct Professor
• Research Affiliations: Penn Program on Regulation, Centre for Healthcare Resilience and Implementation Science

Corbett's research centers on improving health systems through legal and regulatory innovation. He analyzes how different countries structure their health systems to achieve UHC, with a particular emphasis on equity, safety, and quality. His recent work compares the U.S. health system with those of other high-income nations, and he is actively researching how health systems serve Indigenous and First Nations peoples, emphasizing self-determination and integrated care. His scholarship bridges health law, public policy, and regulatory studies.

His publications reflect a consistent focus on systemic reform, especially in medical malpractice and compensation systems. He advocates for integrating compensation mechanisms into broader regulatory initiatives to improve patient safety. His teaching includes a Coursera specialization in healthcare law, expanding his impact beyond the university classroom. While no formal list of advisees is available, his academic engagement suggests mentorship in health law and policy.

• Health Law
• Comparative Health Systems
• Medical Malpractice Regulation
• Universal Health Coverage
• Indigenous Health Policy
• Regulatory Governance

Corbett’s interdisciplinary research is grounded in empirical and comparative legal analysis. His work has been published in journals such as the Sydney Law Review and Pace Environmental Law Review. He has collaborated with scholars like Adam Finkel and Daniel Walters, indicating strong ties to regulatory science and policy communities. His earlier work in Australia focused on health care safety and corporate liability, showing a long-standing commitment to systemic accountability.