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Lutheran Medical Center Medicaid Reimbursement Case StudyLutheran Medical Center is a community-based hospital in Brooklyn, New York that serves a large underprivileged population. Because Medicaid comprises approximately 20% of the Medical Centers revenue, it is important to collect these payments in a timely …
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Opioid Screening and InterventionThe number of opioid overdose deaths in the US has risen dramatically in the past three decades, resulting in significant medical, social, and financial consequences for the healthcare system. A large proportion of patients with substance use disorder and …
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Medicare and Drug Coverage: A Women's Health IssueThe lack of prescription drug coverage under the Medicare program translates into high out-of-pocket drug costs for seniors. This nationwide study of older Americans with hypertension (''high blood pressure'') demonstrates that women bear the …
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St. George Ferry Terminal - Affordable Housing Needs and OptionsBetween 2000 and 2005 the median rent and home value of Staten Island's Community District 1 increased by 33 and 110 percent, respectively, outpacing the only 11 percent increase in median household income. The combination of accelerated housing costs and …
Faculty Profile
Allen ZerkinAllen J. Zerkin has been an Adjunct Professor of Public Service at NYU’s Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service since 1988, teaching courses on negotiation and conflict management. He also teaches, annually, a course on negotiation and conflict …
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PADM-GP.2145
Design Thinking: A Creative Approach to Problem Solving and Creating ImpactThe word "design" has traditionally been used to describe the visual aesthetics of objects such as books, websites, products, interiors, architecture, and fashion. But increasingly, the definition of design has expanded to include not just artifacts but …Publication
The relationship between primary care, income inequality, and mortality in US States, 1980-1995.OBJECTIVES: This study tests the robustness of the relationships between primary care, income inequality, and population health by (1) assessing the relationship during 4 time periods-1980, 1985, 1990 and 1995; (2) examining the independent effect of …
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RefundsTUITION REFUND SCHEDULE It is your responsibility as a student to be aware of the refund deadlines posted on the NYU Bursar's website and on NYU’s Academic Calendar . In the fall, spring, and summer terms, course drop and refund deadlines vary and are …
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Jessica AlexanderJessica Alexander is a humanitarian aid professional with experience in operations, evaluation and policy. Her career includes global deployments spanning Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. She has conducted large scale evaluations, …
News
Alvin Irby (MPA-PNP 2015) Named an NYU Alumni Changemaker of the Year NYU Wagner graduate Alvin Irby (MPA-PNP 2015) was named an NYU Alumni Changemaker of the Year , the University’s annual recognition of alumni making an impact in New York City, nationally, and globally. Irby is the founder and executive director of …
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Black-White Differences in Occupational Prestige: Their Impact on Child DevelopmentThis article examines whether differences in parental occupational prestige mediate or moderate race differences in four indicators of child development—reading scores, math scores, Behavior Problems Index, and health status—using data from the Panel …
Stories
Alumni Spotlight: Moses Mansu (MPA 2000)What motivated you to attend the Wagner School of Public Service and how did it impact your understanding of health and healthcare? I relocated from Ghana to the United States and went to work for the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Bureau …
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The Dynamic Population of ManhattanWe cannot understand Manhattan in the 21st century by relying on conventional measures of urban activity. Simply put, Manhattan consists of much more than its residential population and daily workforce. This island, measuring just 22.96 square miles, …
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Janelle M. SauzCan you share your journey into Kaiser Permanente? What initially drew you to this field, and how did your time at NYU Wagner shape your path? My journey at Kaiser Permanente started November 2018 when I was a first-year graduate student at Wagner. The …
News
NYU Wagner Labor Initiative is Launched to Explore Role of State and Local Government in Protecting and Advancing Workers’ RightsAmid increased interest in workers’ rights, New York University’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service has launched the NYU Wagner Labor Initiative , a new hub of research and practice that will focus on the role and powers of governments …
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The Health Policy and Management (HPAM) Gap-From Diagnosis to Prescription: a response to two commentariesWe reflected on why the field of HPAM has had little impact on the basic arrangements within which most physicians practice. We argued that this failure reflects four dimensions of a theory-policy-practice gap: 1) The dominance of microeconomic thinking; …
Capstone Projects
Improving MRA's Medical Supply Donation Program in KenyaMedical Relief Alliance's medical supply donation program facilitates the coordination and transportation of donated medical supplies and equipment from the United States to health centers in the Transmara district in southwestern Kenya. MRA asked the …
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Improving MRA's Medical Supply Donation Program in KenyaMedical Relief Alliance's medical supply donation program facilitates the coordination and transportation of donated medical supplies and equipment from the United States to health centers in the Transmara district in southwestern Kenya. MRA asked the …
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The Microfinance Business Model: Enduring Subsidy and Modest ProfitRecent evidence suggests only modest social and economic impacts of microfinance. Favorable cost-benefit ratios then depend on low costs. This paper calculates the costs of microcredit and other elements of the microcredit business model using proprietary …
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THE EFFECT OF POST-SANDY NYC SUBWAY RENOVATIONS ON HOUSEHOLD INCOMEOn October 29, 2012, Hurricane Sandy struck New York City for 48 hours straight. The storm caused an estimated $19 billion in damage and negatively impacted economic activity in the city. The MTA suffered extensive damage, estimated at $5 billion, forcing …
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Wemimo Abbey (MPA 2015) is driving economic justice by creating a more equitable credit building systemThe following article was created by the NYU Alumni Association (NYUAA) which celebrated Wagner alumnus Wemimo Abbey (MPA 2015) and Samir Goel (STERN 2016) with the 2022 NYU Alumni Changemaker of the Year award . Wemimo Abbey (MPA 2015) and Samir Goel …
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Four NYU Wagner Alumni Named 2025 Manhattan Power 100Manhattan is arguably the hub of New York City, and four NYU Wagner alumni have been recognized among City & State’s 2025 Manhattan Power 100 for their places at the heart of it all. 50. Natalia Cineas (MS 2009) and Julian John (MPA 2002); Executives, …
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Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Work Environments and Hospitalizations and ED Use among Chronically Ill Medicare BeneficiariesBackground : Nurse practitioners (NPs) play a critical role in delivering primary care, particularly to chronically ill elderly. Yet, many NPs practice in poor work environments which may affect patient outcomes. Objective : We investigated the …
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Faculty Experts for MediaAffirmative Action: Domingo Morel K-12 Education, Charter Schools: Leanna Stiefel Organizational Leadership and Professional Development: Judy Pryor-Ramirez Special Education Mainstreaming, Small High Schools, Bullying: Leanna Stiefel Schools and …