Advertise on podcast: HMP Governance Lab: Introduction to Health Policy

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