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Preventable Hospitalizations and Socioeconomic Status"Preventable" hospitalizations have been proposed as indicators of poor health plan performance. In this study of elderly Medicare beneficiaries, however, we found that preventable hospitalizations are also more common among elders of lower socioeconomic …
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Academic PoliciesDoctoral candidates are required to maintain a "B+" (3.3) average. If a student's grade point average remains below 3.3 for two consecutive semesters, the student may be asked to withdraw from the program. All students who elect to apply transfer credit …
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Dual DegreesNYU Wagner offers dual degrees in partnership with several other NYU schools. Adding a master's degree in Public Administration or Urban Planning to an existing program helps you learn the critical skills to enhance the impact you'll have on the world. …
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The Reactivation of QueenswayThe Institute for Rational Urban Mobility (IRUM) was seeking to reactivate four-miles of railroad track running through central Queens. The plan called for a track reactivation design solution and the creation of a direct connection from the Midtown …
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Martha E. StarkMartha Stark joined the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service as a Clinical Professor in Fall 2017. Ms. Stark served as a Distinguished Lecturer at Baruch College’s Marxe School of Public and International Affairs. In addition to teaching, …
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Brendan McLaughlinBrendan McLaughlin is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Urban Planning at the NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, where he teaches Real Estate Finance. He currently is the Managing Director of Programs & Originations at CPC Mortgage Company, a …
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Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in North American CitiesClimate change mitigation and adaptation action plans are developing at a rapid pace, being driven by both local initiatives and emerging alliances and support organizations that cut across multiple jurisdictions. These plans include a broad range of …
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Alain BertaudAlain Bertaud is an urbanist, who recently joined the team of the NYU Marron Institute and NYU Stern Urbanization Project as a Senior Research Scholar. Prior to his assignment with NYU in October 2012, he had been working as an independent consultant for …
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The Pearls and Pitfalls of Initiating a Neurosurgery Discharge Huddle: One Institution's ExperienceOrganized discharge huddles have been implemented in a number of specialties across medicine to improve communication and minimize medical errors that might ultimately harm patients. Literature has shown that disjointed care can lead to poor utilization …
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How New York City Won the OlympicsThis report demonstrates that New York City has successfully achieved almost all of the key elements in the NYC2012 Olympic Plan, despite the fact that it was not chosen to host the 2012 Games. For New York City, planning for the 2012 Olympics provided …
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A comparison of the Family Health Strategy to other sources of healthcare: utilization and quality of health services in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais State, BrazilIndicators of healthcare utilization and quality were compared in a probabilistic sample of adults (N = 7,534) covered by private health plans, the Family Health Strategy (FHS), and "traditional" primary care clinics (UBS) in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais …
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David Sandman, Ph.D., Named President and CEO of New York State Health Foundation Following a nationwide search, the New York State Health Foundation (NYSHealth) Board of Directors unanimously selected David Sandman, Ph.D., as the Foundation's next President and CEO. Dr. Sandman has been the Foundation's Senior Vice President since …
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2021 AWARDS & DISTINCTIONSPresented for leadership capacity and exceptional contribution to public service. …
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Three NYU Wagner Community Members Named Influential Leaders of Westchester on City & State ListAs the home of several top state politicians and Fortune 500 companies, Westchester County is an influential player in New York state’s economy and politics. The City & State 2025 Westchester Power 100 recognizes the county’s leaders, including three …
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Climate Change Will Increase Local Government Fiscal Stress in the U.SClimate hazards can compound existing stresses on the revenues and expenditures of local governments, revealing potential risks to fiscal stability. Incorporating these risks into local budgeting and strategic planning would encourage a more complete …
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From ProjectBased to MissionDriven: The Challenges of a PeaceBuilding Organization in the Niger DeltaThe Centre for Human Development and Social Transformation (CHDST) was formed in 2005 to implement community development projects in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. CHDST requested that the Capstone team perform an organizational assessment and create …
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Contribution Volatility and Public Pension ReformIn the wake of the economic downturn of 2008–2009, researchers and policymakers have focused considerable attention on the extent of unfunded liabilities in US public sector pension plans and the implications for the long term fiscal sustainability of …
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Socioeconomic Status and Dissatisfaction Among HMO EnrolleesObjectives. Member satisfaction is commonly used as an indicator of the quality of care delivered by health plans. Yet few contemporary studies have explored the extent to which individual patient characteristics influence dissatisfaction in HMOs. We …
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Errol PierreErrol Pierre is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Health Administration of NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. Errol Pierre is the Senior Vice President of State Programs at Healthfirst, Inc, the largest non-profit health plan in New …
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Joy KimJoy Kim, Esq. has been an Associate Counsel at the New York City Department of City Planning (DCP) for the past two years where she advises the agency on land use issues. Prior to her role at DCP, she defended tenants in Manhattan housing court as a Staff …
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Community Based Participatory Action ResearchThis is an introductory course for students who want to better understand theories, principles, and methods of community-based participatory action research (CBPAR), which is research done with communities and community partners. CBPAR is a means for …Album
Convocation 2025After a monumental year, NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service celebrated its Class of 2025 at the storied theater of New York City Center on Friday, May 16. With loved ones, faculty, staff, and administrators in attendance, the …