Humanitarian Policy and Global Development
Explore how Batten researchers, faculty, and students are solving today’s most urgent health policy challenges from public health access to global pandemic response.
Facing healthcare’s Toughests Questions
What we’re tackling
in Health Policy
Health policy at Batten means going beyond theory to address the urgent, complex challenges shaping care today.
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Expanding Access to Care
We explore policies that bridge gaps in coverage, particularly for rural and underserved populations. Our research informs initiatives that make healthcare more inclusive and attainable for all.
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Strengthening Public Health Systems
From pandemic preparedness to community resilience, Batten’s faculty and students examine how strong policy foundations support healthier populations at home and abroad.
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Tackling Healthcare Costs
We analyze the economic forces behind rising medical expenses and propose scalable, evidence-backed policies to increase efficiency and affordability.
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Advancing Mental Health & Equity
Our work highlights disparities in mental healthcare access and quality. We advocate for policies that promote equitable care models and reduce stigma across communities.
A Values first approach, backed by evidence
How Batten Approaches
Health Policy
At Batten, we believe good policy starts with good data and is strengthened by ethical leadership.
Evidence-Based Decision-Making
We use data and research to design policies that create measurable change.
Real-World Partnerships
Students collaborate with health systems, nonprofits, and agencies to solve real challenges.
Ethical & Inclusive Frameworks
We lead with empathy, equity, and a focus on lasting social impact.
Health policy approachBatten’s Reach is Worldwide
Our Global Footprint
in Health Policy
Batten faculty, students, and alumni are advancing health policy across borders
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25+ Countries Reached
Batten research and partnerships have informed health policies on five continents.
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40+ Health Policy Papers Published
Faculty publish in leading journals and serve as advisors to global organizations like WHO and the UN.
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1 in 4 Students Completes Global Fieldwork
From internships abroad to global capstone projects, Batten students gain real-world experience beyond the classroom.
Battens reach is worldwide
From the Classroom
to the Capital
Explore the latest thinking in health policy from Batten’s faculty, students, and alumni
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Faculty Leadership
Meet the Experts
Shaping the Field
Our faculty aren’t just scholars they’re changemakers. From advising national leaders to partnering with local clinics, Batten professors are advancing health policy in real time.
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Abigail ScholerBatten Family Bicentennial Distinguished Leadership Professor of Public Policy; Professor of Public Policy and Psychology -
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Policy Areas
at Batten
Our research and teaching span critical policy domains that influence communities locally and globally.
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Organizational Behavior, Leadership & Behavioral ScienceAnalyzing how race shapes public systems and advancing policies that address inequities and expand opportunity.
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Democratic Institutions & Political BehaviorAnalyzing markets, labor systems, and fiscal decisions that shape economic mobility. -
Social Policy & Economic InequalityAnalyzing markets, labor systems, and fiscal decisions that shape economic mobility.
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Health Policy, Insurance & Social ProtectionHealth Policy, Insurance & Social Protection description
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Education, Labor Markets & Economic MobilityAnalyzing markets, labor systems, and fiscal decisions that shape economic mobility.
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Climate, Environmental Policy & RegulationAdvancing equitable access, public health systems, and mental health outcomes. -
National Security, Defense & Foreign PolicyAnalyzing how race shapes public systems and advancing policies that address inequities and expand opportunity.
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Humanitarian Policy & Global DevelopmentAnalyzing how race shapes public systems and advancing policies that address inequities and expand opportunity.
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Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Technology PolicyAnalyzing how race shapes public systems and advancing policies that address inequities and expand opportunity.