HMP Governance Lab: Introduction to Health Policy Fri, 06 Mar 2026 02:19:11 -0500 http://www.hmpgovernancelab.org en-us © 2026 HMP Governance Lab: Introduction to Health Policy yes 6e992484-ff24-58f9-bade-d9b00c85a478 Holly Jarman, PhD and Scott L. Greer, PhD episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) public health, governance, health policy, advocacy, politics Holly Jarman, PhD and Scott L. Greer, PhD https://storage.buzzsprout.com/cxao1fc931i6bg5zyqz677k1rozu?.jpg HMP Governance Lab: Introduction to Health Policy http://www.hmpgovernancelab.org 3.2 American Government 101 3.2 American Government 101 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?

]]> 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?

]]> Holly Jarman, PhD and Scott L. Greer, PhD Buzzsprout-11160710 Thu, 18 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0400 2990 full false 3.1 Agenda Setting 3.1 Agenda Setting 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?

]]> 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?

]]> Holly Jarman, PhD and Scott L. Greer, PhD Buzzsprout-11157102 Wed, 17 Aug 2022 18:00:00 -0400 1154 full false 3.0 Law and Courts 3.0 Law and Courts Prof Greer explains the role of the Supreme Court and US judges in policymaking. What are the implications of recent judicial decisions for health?

]]> Prof Greer explains the role of the Supreme Court and US judges in policymaking. What are the implications of recent judicial decisions for health?

]]> Holly Jarman, PhD and Scott L. Greer, PhD Buzzsprout-11156842 Wed, 17 Aug 2022 18:00:00 -0400 2223 full false 2.01 Welcome to HMP615, fall 2021 2.01 Welcome to HMP615, fall 2021 In this episode, Scott Greer talks through the syllabus and the logic of the class. 

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

]]> Holly Jarman, PhD and Scott L. Greer, PhD Buzzsprout-9102198 Sat, 28 Aug 2021 19:00:00 -0400 885 full false 1.18 State and local government 1.18 State and local government 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Holly Jarman, PhD and Scott L. Greer, PhD Buzzsprout-6350743 Thu, 12 Nov 2020 20:00:00 -0500 3906 full false 1.17 Courts 1.17 Courts 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?

]]> 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?

]]> Holly Jarman, PhD and Scott L. Greer, PhD Buzzsprout-6263896 Sat, 07 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -0500 1484 full false 1.16 State Budgets 1.16 State Budgets 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Holly Jarman, PhD and Scott L. Greer, PhD Buzzsprout-6263398 Sat, 07 Nov 2020 11:00:00 -0500 1073 1 16 full false 1.15 The Budgetary Process: Federal Level 1.15 The Budgetary Process: Federal Level 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Holly Jarman, PhD and Scott L. Greer, PhD Buzzsprout-6262927 Sat, 07 Nov 2020 10:00:00 -0500 1278 1 15 full false 1.14 Regulation 1.14 Regulation Profs Jarman and Greer discuss the regulatory process and how you can influence it.

]]> Profs Jarman and Greer discuss the regulatory process and how you can influence it.

]]> Holly Jarman, PhD and Scott L. Greer, PhD Buzzsprout-6262630 Sat, 07 Nov 2020 10:00:00 -0500 1348 full false 1.13 Implementation 1.13 Implementation 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Holly Jarman, PhD and Scott L. Greer, PhD Buzzsprout-6262354 Sat, 07 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0500 2578 1 13 full false 1.12 Policy Evaluation 1.12 Policy Evaluation Professor Jarman discusses the pros and cons of policy evaluation, along with tips and tricks for navigating the process. 

]]> Professor Jarman discusses the pros and cons of policy evaluation, along with tips and tricks for navigating the process. 

]]> Holly Jarman, PhD and Scott L. Greer, PhD Buzzsprout-6254266 Fri, 06 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -0500 1780 1 12 full false 1.11 The Legislative Process 1.11 The Legislative Process 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Holly Jarman, PhD and Scott L. Greer, PhD Buzzsprout-6253072 Fri, 06 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -0500 2153 1 11 full false 1.10 Elections 1.10 Elections 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'?

]]> 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'?

]]> Holly Jarman, PhD and Scott L. Greer, PhD Buzzsprout-6251047 Fri, 06 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0500 2148 1 10 full false 1.9 The Three Es of Policy Analysis 1.9 The Three Es of Policy Analysis Prof Jarman introduces a simple framework for more balanced policy analysis and evaluation. 

]]> Prof Jarman introduces a simple framework for more balanced policy analysis and evaluation. 

]]> Holly Jarman, PhD and Scott L. Greer, PhD Buzzsprout-6237313 Thu, 05 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -0500 851 1 9 full false 1.8 Framing and Social Policy 1.8 Framing and Social Policy Profs Greer and Jarman discuss how issues are framed, how target groups are socially constructed, and the impact that this has on health outcomes. 

]]> Profs Greer and Jarman discuss how issues are framed, how target groups are socially constructed, and the impact that this has on health outcomes. 

]]> Holly Jarman, PhD and Scott L. Greer, PhD Buzzsprout-5697634 Thu, 01 Oct 2020 14:00:00 -0400 1258 full false 1.7 Agenda Setting 1.7 Agenda Setting 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Holly Jarman, PhD and Scott L. Greer, PhD Buzzsprout-5586013 Thu, 24 Sep 2020 10:00:00 -0400 1537 1 7 full false 1.6 Advocating for Change 1.6 Advocating for Change Profs Jarman and Greer talk about the skills needed to become an effective advocate. 

]]> Profs Jarman and Greer talk about the skills needed to become an effective advocate. 

]]> Holly Jarman, PhD and Scott L. Greer, PhD Buzzsprout-5513386 Sat, 19 Sep 2020 18:00:00 -0400 3156 1 6 full false 1.5 Starting a Career in Health Policy 1.5 Starting a Career in Health Policy 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Holly Jarman, PhD and Scott L. Greer, PhD Buzzsprout-5136838 Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:00:00 -0400 1570 1 5 full false 1.4 HMP 615: What's in the syllabus? 1.4 HMP 615: What's in the syllabus? 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Holly Jarman, PhD and Scott L. Greer, PhD Buzzsprout-5142988 Sat, 22 Aug 2020 17:00:00 -0400 2239 HMP615 1 4 full false 1.3 Getting to know your GSI: Michelle Falkenbach 1.3 Getting to know your GSI: Michelle Falkenbach 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Holly Jarman, PhD and Scott L. Greer, PhD Buzzsprout-5149624 Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:00:00 -0400 606 HMP615 1 3 full false 1.2 Getting to know Profs Jarman and Greer 1.2 Getting to know Profs Jarman and Greer 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Holly Jarman, PhD and Scott L. Greer, PhD Buzzsprout-5142964 Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:00:00 -0400 1698 HMP615 1 2 full false 1.1 Introduction to the first week of classes 1.1 Introduction to the first week of classes Professor Scott Greer welcomes you to SPH and tells you how to prepare for the first week of classes.

]]> Professor Scott Greer welcomes you to SPH and tells you how to prepare for the first week of classes.

]]> Holly Jarman, PhD and Scott L. Greer, PhD Buzzsprout-5144068 Thu, 20 Aug 2020 17:00:00 -0400 160 1 1 full false