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Buprenorphine Treatment Services in the 50 States and the District of Columbia: Lessons for New York CityIn October 2002, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the drug, buprenorphine, for the treatment of opiate dependence. This drugs approval created a path to dramatically change the way opiate addicts are able to manage their addiction. …
Alumni In Action
Katherine LynchCan you tell us a bit about your job responsibilities? I am a member of the executive team, leading our organizational capacity to deliver impact. I manage governance and management processes that analyse, improve and demonstrate our effectiveness; ensure …
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A Port Authority That WorksThe Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has been a vital force in the physical and economic growth of the New York-New Jersey region. During the past few years, however, public attention has focused on the Port Authority’s spending, management, …
Alumni In Action
Catherine AngCan you tell us a bit about your job responsibilities? I am responsible for managing enrollment teams across geographies to enroll 100% of cohorts of young adults within multiple markets. I directly manage Enrollment Leads in each market to oversee …
Alumni In Action
Melissa Grober-MorrowWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? I was working full-time at New York Cares and really liked my job, so I was looking for part-time graduate school programs. I weighed a few options: MBA programs vs. MPA programs, public vs. private …
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PADM-GP.2213
Immigration Politics and Policy -- Past and PresentThe politics of immigration and immigration policy seem more critical now than ever. Public debates about immigration have roiled nations around the world, and disagreements about how immigration should be regulated, who should have the right to migrate, …Video
WAGTalk Rajeev Dehejia, “Children and Mothers’ Work: Two Centuries of Evidence”Labor force participation of women has declined over the last ten years in both the United States and the developing world. Are these phenomena linked? And what can we do about …
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URPL-GP.2620
Race, Ethnicity, Class, and Gender in American CitiesThis course examines historic and contemporary patterns of racial and ethnic stratification often found at the center of disputes concerning urban development, the allocation of city resources and unequal distributions of power. Also embedded throughout …Capstone Projects
Preventing Cervical Cancer: Easy as 1, 2, 3?Young people ages 15-24 comprise almost half of the six million Americans who will become infected with human papilloma virus (HPV) this year. In addition, because of racial and economic disparities in health care, women of color and women in poverty are …
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The Organization and Use of Services by the Chronically Medically IllText discussing disability research from a life course perspective and emphasizing the reality that people of all ages are at risk of being disabled. For policy makers and …
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Child Poverty in the U.S.: An Evidence-Based Conceptual Framework for Programs and PoliciesIntroduce the concrete reality of family finances when living on the line. Describe the great variation in "supports" for low-income families & their children within & across …
News
First-generation college students share unique experiences in panel eventOn November 30, NYU Wagner hosted "Trailblazers: First Gen College Students,” a panel and networking opportunity focused on the unique experiences of first-generation college students. The event was co-sponsored by the Wagner Student Association and the …
Faculty Profile
Warner A. FiteWarner Fite an Adjunct Associate Professor of Public Service at NYU Wagner. Warner also maintains a group of nonprofit clients and was a Principal of Public Equity Group (2016 to 2020), a boutique consulting firm that serves foundations and nonprofit …
Publication
Who Leads? Who Follows? Measuring Issue Attention and Agenda Setting by Legislators and the Mass Public Using Social Media DataAre legislators responsive to the priorities of the public? Research demonstrates a strong correspondence between the issues about which the public cares and the issues addressed by politicians, but conclusive evidence about who leads whom in setting the …
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Commentary on Laugesen. "Conventional Wisdom: Other Countries have a Better Mix of Primary Care Practitioners and Specialists"Link to JHPPL conference at Columbia University June 20, 2017 0:00 - Introduction by Michael Sparer 1:44 - Commentary by Miriam Laugesen 20:27 - Commentary by Victor Rodwin …
Alumni In Action
Anjana SreedharCan you tell us a bit about your job responsibilities? In my current position I do several things. First, I project manage interdepartmental projects. I also track and analyze data for process improvement efforts. Finally, I support timely initiatives, …
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Independent Reading PolicyMaster's Students Independent reading (similar to independent study) must be approved and supervised by a full-time Wagner faculty member and should be arranged well in advance of the start of the term. Professors are not required to take on any student …
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Elbel B, Schlesinger M. Responsive Consumerism: Empowerment in Markets for Health PlansCONTEXT: American health policy is increasingly relying on consumerism to improve its performance. This article examines a neglected aspect of medical consumerism : the extent to which consumers respond to problems with their health plans . …
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HPAM-GP.1833
Strategic Management for Healthcare OrganizationsThis course aims to improve your ability to effectively manage and lead health service organizations. We examine a range of key challenges that managers must address to optimize organizational performance, including questions of mission, vision, and …Capstone Projects
Developing Design Recommendations for VA Outpatient Spaces from Professional and Veteran PerspectivesThe United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides patient care and federal benefits to veterans and is currently seeking to improve the patient experience and utilization of its mental health facilities. The VA’s Center for Innovation, an arm …
Faculty Profile
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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Spatial Stratification within U.S. Metropolitan AreasThe New Americans sheds light on one of the most controversial issues of the decade. This book identifies the economic gains and losses from immigration -- for the nation, states, and local areas -- and provides a foundation for public discussion and …