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The Wagner Experience: Shivani Parikh (MPA)Shivani Parikh knew she wanted to get her Master of Public Administration in Health Policy and Management to move her career forward after working in DC and on the Hill. "I want to figure out how you can create policies that in the long term will help …
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Dispelling An Urban Legend: Frequent Emergency Department Users Have Substantial Burden Of DiseaseUrban legend has often characterized frequent emergency department (ED) patients as mentally ill substance users who are a costly drain on the health care system and who contribute to ED overcrowding because of unnecessary visits for conditions that could …
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JAMA essay by Prof. Leonardo Trasande eyes TSCA reform legislationNYU Wagner Professor Leonardo Trasande, (MPP, MD) writes in an upcoming issue of JAMA about the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) reform legislation. The legislation has been passed by both the House and the Senate in somewhat different forms, and the …
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The Development of the Diabetes Problem Solving Measure for Adolescents (DPSMA)PURPOSE This paper describes the development and psychometric properties of the Diabetes Problem-Solving Measure for Adolescents (DPSMA). METHODS The DPSMA is a structured, interview-based questionnaire that examines how adolescents with type 1 diabetes …
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Voices Unheard: Barriers to Expressing Dissatisfaction to Health PlansConsumers dissatisfied with their health plan can either "exit" (switch service providers) or "voice" (complain to the current provider). Policymakers' efforts to help consumers voice their dissatisfaction to health plans or external mediators have been …
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Organization-Based Incident Management: Developing a Disaster Volunteer Role on a University CampusCatastrophic events are an ongoing part of life, affecting society both locally and globally. Recruitment, development, and retention of volunteers who offer their knowledge and skills in the event of a disaster are essential to ensuring a functional …
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Decentralization, Externalities, and EfficiencyIn the competitive model, externalities lead to inefficiencies, and inefficiencies increase with the size of externalities. However, as argued by Coase, these problems may be mitigated in a decentralized system through voluntary coordination We show how …
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From Rescue to Renaissance: The Achievements of the MTA Capital Program 1982 - 2004In December 2004, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) proposed a plan for the next five years of its capital program, and, concurrently, the Rudin Center for Transportation Policy & Management at NYU's Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of …
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Analyzing the Impact of the 2008 Financial Crisis on the Field of National Social Justice PhilanthropyConcerned that the full impact of the 2008 financial crisis has not yet been felt in the field of social justice philanthropy, Cricket Island Foundation (CIF), a New Yorkbased foundation supporting youthled social change, partnered with the Social …
Alumni In Action
Erin LongbothumHow do you choose to be involved with Wagner now, as an alumna? The most exciting way I have been involved as an alumna is being the project lead for a Capstone project this past year. My organization along with the Center for NYC Neighborhoods asked the …
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Madeline StoddartMPA-PNP Maddie Stoddart is a Policy student in the MPA Public and Nonprofit Management & Policy Program at Wagner, planning to graduate in May 2017. She comes to Wagner after several years working as a community organizer, focusing on economic …
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Anisha ChikarmaneCan you tell us a bit about your job responsibilities? I lead global strategy & operations for the Google Assistant (Google's voice assistant) Partnerships group - in other words, I help Google's BD team identify, prioritize, and launch initiatives with …
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Andrew MaguireWhy did you choose NYU Wagner for graduate school? I knew that to grow in the field of international development, I'd need to develop more technical expertise, but I was hesitant to focus on a narrow sub-field. Wagner's MPA program allowed me to hone …
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Student GroupsStudent run, and responsive to the needs and interests of their members, student groups give you a chance to collaborate around a shared goal, whether it's to address issues of identity and difference in the public service community, dive deep into a …
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Greening InitiativeThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is the largest municipal housing agency in the nation with over 2,800 employees and an annual operating budget of approximately $480 million. Recently, HPD undertook a Greening Initiative as an …
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Alternative Approach to the Care of Chronically Ill Patients at the End of Life in the Intensive Care UnitChronically ill patients in the final six months of life spend on average more days in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at New York University Hospitals Center (NYUHC) than nearly every highly ranked academic medical center within the United States. The …
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An Intergovernmental Perspective on Managing Public Finance for Service Delivery: Assessing Neglected Issues in the Health Sector and BeyondImproving service delivery outcomes has long been at the top of the agenda in international development. The urgency for action has intensified in the face of a global pandemic, climate change, and worsening inequality. Despite a shared agenda, approaches …
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Transportation: A Crucial Component in Shaping the Future of Lower ManhattanTransportation is a key determinant in a regions economic health and potential for future growth and development. As planners, architects, government officials, and citizens groups delve into the redevelopment of Lower Manhattan following the attacks of …
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Improving the Supply Chain for PostDisaster Shelter Response in India and PakistanPlanet Habitat, a global advisory and investment platform focusing on affordable housing, invests in locally sourced and sustainable shelter options. The postdisaster shelter sector is extremely fragmented and there is a wide gap between emergency …
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Training East African Filmmakers: An Evaluation of Maisha through the Lens of its ParticipantsMaisha Film Lab empowers East African filmmakers to articulate their visions by providing them with access to world-class film training. Over the past five years, more than 250 East African filmmakers have participated in Maisha's intensive film labs, …
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Exploring Informal Practices in Dakar?s Water and Sanitation SectorsDakar, Senegal has recently achieved significant gains in water provision, as well as more measured gains in sanitation, with The World Bank providing major funding to both sectors. While prior attempts to understand Dakar's water and sanitation sectors …
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Improving Process, Communication, Fiscal Operations, and Evaluation at a New York City Nonprofit OrganizationCareer Gear is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping disadvantaged men get and keep jobs by providing them with business-appropriate clothing, career counseling, and follow-up job support. Now at a pivotal point in its development, Career Gear …
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Planning for the Brooklyn Family Justice CenterThe New York City Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence (OCDV) has been selected to implement a Brooklyn-based Family Justice Center (FJC), an innovative model to streamline the delivery of services for domestic violence victims by co-locating the …
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Planning for the Brooklyn Family Justice CenterThe New York City Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence (OCDV) has been selected to implement a Brooklyn-based Family Justice Center (FJC), an innovative model to streamline the delivery of services for domestic violence victims by co-locating the …