Policy Research
Policy is a key driver of health and health outcomes especially for minoritized populations. This work covers a range of policy-driven questions to evaluate the impact of these policies and support policies that will advance health equity.
Wyatt P. Bensken, PhD
Research Investigator & Adjunct Assistant Professor of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences
My research interests include health disparities, health inequities, social determinants of health, and complex chronic conditions.
Publications
Unwinding of Continuous Medicaid Coverage Among Patients at Community Health Centers
The US Families First Coronavirus Response Act of the COVID-19 pandemic required states to provide continuous Medicaid coverage to …
Inconsistent Medicaid Coverage is Associated with Negative Health Events for People with Epilepsy
Objective. Examine the association between gaps in Medicaid coverage and negative health events (NHEs) for people with epilepsy (PWE). …
