HMP Governance Lab: Introduction to Health Policy

Profs Greer and Jarman examine the branches of American government from the perspective of advocates -if you want to create change in a policy area, where should you focus your efforts?Find work from the HMP Governance Lab at www.hmpgovernancelab.organd on Twitter @HMPgovlabMusic: 'Blippy Trance' by Kevin MacLeod

Profs Jarman and Greer explain how some problems get on the political agenda while others are ignored. How can health policy advocates use Kingdon's 'three streams' model to better understand the political process and their chances of creating change?Find work from the HMP Governance Lab at www.hmpgovernancelab.org and on Twitter @HMPgovlabMusic: 'Blippy Trance' by Kevin MacLeod

Prof Greer explains the role of the Supreme Court and US judges in policymaking. What are the implications of recent judicial decisions for health?Find work from the HMP Governance Lab at www.hmpgovernancelab.org and on Twitter @HMPgovlabMusic: 'Blippy Trance' by Kevin MacLeod

In this episode, Scott Greer talks through the syllabus and the logic of the class. 

Profs Greer and Jarman explain what state and local governments can do, how they are limited, how this impacts health, and what you can do about those limitations.HMP 615 Canvas siteFind work from the HMP Governance Lab at www.hmpgovernancelab.organd on Twitter @HMPgovlabMusic: 'Blippy Trance' by Kevin MacLeod

Profs Greer and Jarman discuss the US judicial system, its affects on our lives and how we can influence court decisions. Why are there SO. MANY. COURTS? And what does this mean for policy and democracy?HMP 615 Canvas siteFind work from the HMP Governance Lab at www.hmpgovernancelab.organd on Twitter @HMPgovlabMusic: 'Blippy Trance' by Kevin MacLeod

How does the budgetary process work at the state level? Profs Greer and Jarman talk you through the process, including why the line item veto is undemocratic, why balanced budget amendments mean we can't have universal healthcare at the state level, why people who oppose Medicaid like block grants, and more!HMP 615 Canvas siteFind work from the HMP Governance Lab at www.hmpgovernancelab.organd on Twitter @HMPgovlabMusic: 'Blippy Trance' by Kevin MacLeod

What does the Federal government spend money on and who decides how this works? Profs Greer and Jarman take you through the perils and pitfalls of the Federal budgetary process. HMP 615 Canvas siteFind work from the HMP Governance Lab at www.hmpgovernancelab.organd on Twitter @HMPgovlabMusic: 'Blippy Trance' by Kevin MacLeod

Profs Jarman and Greer discuss the regulatory process and how you can influence it.HMP 615 Canvas siteFind work from the HMP Governance Lab at www.hmpgovernancelab.organd on Twitter @HMPgovlabMusic: 'Blippy Trance' by Kevin MacLeod

Get settled in! Profs Greer and Jarman talk about policy implementation- putting the law on the books into practice. We look at common problems with implementation, go long on understanding the lessons learned by public health advocates attempting to implement Tobacco 21 laws and discuss how those lessons might apply to mask mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic. HMP 615 Canvas siteFind work from the HMP Governance Lab at www.hmpgovernancelab.organd on Twitter @HMPgovlabMusic: 'Blippy Trance' by Kevin MacLeod

Professor Jarman discusses the pros and cons of policy evaluation, along with tips and tricks for navigating the process. HMP 615 Canvas siteFind work from the HMP Governance Lab at www.hmpgovernancelab.organd on Twitter @HMPgovlabMusic: 'Blippy Trance' by Kevin MacLeod

Profs Greer and Jarman discuss the legislative process, why the US Congress hasn't legislated much lately, and what can be done about it. What was the Indiana Pi bill and did it make it into law? Listen to find out!HMP 615 Canvas siteFind work from the HMP Governance Lab at www.hmpgovernancelab.organd on Twitter @HMPgovlabMusic: 'Blippy Trance' by Kevin MacLeod

Profs Jarman and Greer talk about elections in comparative perspective. What do other countries do to preserve free and fair elections? What could we do in the US to protect democracy? And how to advocates handle 'election year'?HMP 615 Canvas siteFind work from the HMP Governance Lab at www.hmpgovernancelab.organd on Twitter @HMPgovlabMusic: 'Blippy Trance' by Kevin MacLeod

Prof Jarman introduces a simple framework for more balanced policy analysis and evaluation. HMP 615 Canvas siteFind work from the HMP Governance Lab at www.hmpgovernancelab.organd on Twitter @HMPgovlabMusic: 'Blippy Trance' by Kevin MacLeod

Profs Greer and Jarman discuss how issues are framed, how target groups are socially constructed, and the impact that this has on health outcomes. HMP 615 Canvas siteFind work from the HMP Governance Lab at www.hmpgovernancelab.organd on Twitter @HMPgovlabMusic: 'Blippy Trance' by Kevin MacLeod

Why do we pay attention to some problems and not others? Profs Jarman and Greer discuss the process of agenda setting, and we learn that Prof Greer can't bake a cake.HMP 615 Canvas siteFind work from the HMP Governance Lab at www.hmpgovernancelab.org and on Twitter @HMPgovlabMusic: 'Blippy Trance' by Kevin MacLeod

Profs Jarman and Greer talk about the skills needed to become an effective advocate. PH 384 Canvas siteHMP 615 Canvas siteFind work from the HMP Governance Lab at www.hmpgovernancelab.org and on Twitter @HMPgovlabMusic: 'Blippy Trance' by Kevin MacLeod

Professor Holly Jarman, PhD from the University of Michigan discusses some tips for thinking about careers in health policy. What are the core skills you might need? What are the different types of policy careers? What are the next steps? Keep calm, here are some answers!PH 384 Canvas siteHMP 615 Canvas siteFind work from the HMP Governance Lab at www.hmpgovernancelab.org and on Twitter @HMPgovlabMusic: 'Blippy Trance' by Kevin MacLeod

Profs Greer and Jarman take you through the syllabus for HMP 615, Introduction to Health Policy. Learn about expectations for the class and what Professor Greer is hoping you'll get out of it.PH 384 Canvas siteHMP 615 Canvas siteFind work from the HMP Governance Lab at www.hmpgovernancelab.org and on Twitter @HMPgovlabMusic: 'Blippy Trance' by Kevin MacLeod

Prof Scott Greer talks to HMP 615 Graduate Student Instructor, Michelle Falkenbach. What's the secret to baking great banana bread without eggs? Listen and find out!PH 384 Canvas siteHMP 615 Canvas siteFind work from the HMP Governance Lab at www.hmpgovernancelab.org and on Twitter @HMPgovlabMusic: 'Blippy Trance' by Kevin MacLeod

Who are these people?! Scott surprised Holly with a few questions about her work, so she interviewed him right back. Get to know us a little more before the semester starts!PH 384 Canvas siteHMP 615 Canvas siteFind work from the HMP Governance Lab at www.hmpgovernancelab.org and on Twitter @HMPgovlabMusic: 'Blippy Trance' by Kevin MacLeod

Professor Scott Greer welcomes you to SPH and tells you how to prepare for the first week of classes.PH 384 Canvas siteHMP 615 Canvas siteFind work from the HMP Governance Lab at www.hmpgovernancelab.org and on Twitter @HMPgovlabMusic: 'Blippy Trance' by Kevin MacLeod