The National Institute of Health Policy (NIHP) is a program of the University of St. Thomas designed to influence changes in state and national health policy. From 1998 to 2008 it was financed by 38 health care organizations in the Upper Midwest region. NIHP produced policy specific forums and seminars which attracted national speakers and produced significant white papers and reports.

Currently the university is seeking to develop a new funding base to continue and grow the institute. The founder, Senator Dave Durenberger, will continue to be active with the program.