Dr. Alister Martin on the Future of Public Health in New York City

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A Health Podyssey host Rob Lott chats with Dr. Alister Martin, commissioner of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, about his path from emergency medicine to public health leadership, his vision for improving health outcomes across New York City, and how the city's lessons in public health can be applied to other locales.

Their conversation explores the local response to federal health policy changes, efforts to protect Medicaid coverage and reduce medical debt, and the public health challenges shaping New York City's future.

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