Admissions & Aid Applying to Batten Admissions Blog Posts Tagged with Health Policy Black Americans are Systematically Under-Treated for Pain. Why? When it comes to the healthcare you receive, the color of your skin can make a significant difference, social psychologist Sophie Trawalter told an online audience last week. Read More Racial Justice and Equity, Racial Justice and Equity, Health Policy Charles Courtemanche Read More Batten, Health Policy, Economics Scheppach: COVID-19 Will Turn the State Pension Problem Into a Fiscal Crisis You may be wondering why, over the last few months, the state pension problem – normally not a subject of widespread discussion – has been in the news. The problem – and it’s a big one – is that many of the public employee pension plans run by states don’t have enough money in them to make upcoming pension payments to retired state workers. Read More Health Policy Laura Wherry Read More Batten, Health Policy, Economics Laura Dague Read More Batten, Health Policy, Economics Neale Mahoney Read More Batten, Health Policy, Economics Hannah Gavin (MPP '20) Pens WaPo Piece on Refugee Mental Health Services in VA during COVID-19 The novel coronavirus crisis disproportionately affects already vulnerable populations — and Virginia’s refugees are no exception. In today's Washington Post, Batten alum Hannah Gavin (MPP '20) urges Virginia lawmakers to continue looking out for its most vulnerable in these unprecedented times of isolation, uncertainty and negativity. Read More Alum in Action, Health Policy, Immigration What does the coronavirus pandemic mean for your health insurance? An economist responds. For the latest in Batten’s new Expert Chat Series, Batten professor Sebastian Tello-Trillo discussed how the coronavirus pandemic will impact health insurance coverage. Read More Health Policy, Economics Opinion: Now is the time to prioritize mental health It is estimated that only 2% of people around the world have access to mental health and psychosocial support, or MHPSS. The question is, will COVID-19 offer us a chance to change this? Batten’s Kirsten Gelsdorf and Lucy Bassett provide critical insights into the barriers to progress in MHPSS interventions, and identify opportunities to prioritize and invest in new programs going forward. Read More UVA Humanitarian Collaborative, Health Policy, International and Global Affairs Advocates say Reopening Plan puts Communities of Color at Risk Batten's Dr. Michael Williams acknowledges that Virginia Governor Ralph Northam is under pressure to reopen, but says the state isn’t ready yet. "To be able to do it safely, I think additional things need to be in place that are not necessarily in place for all members of our society." Read More Advocacy, Health Policy Pagination Previous page ‹‹ Page 4 Next page ›› Subscribe to Health Policy Categories Personal Statement(3) Policy Minor(41) Accelerated MPP(59) SE Minor(23) Application(33) Tuition and Financial Aid (1)Events(12) Student Life(37) Career Outcomes(8) Study Abroad (1)Faculty(2) Essays(8) Curriculum(33) Recommendations(11) Batten Ambassadors(29) BA(64) Alumni(6) New Student(14) MPP(39) Admissions(47)