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Podcast: The Podcast by KevinMD
Episode: Why prevention is the missing link in health care policy
Description: We’re joined by Anand Parekh, internal medicine physician and author of Prevention First: Policymaking for a Healthier America. We dive into the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic, exploring the pivotal role of prevention in health policy. Anand discusses the urgent need for stronger public health leadership, effective crisis communication, and investment in community-based prevention programs. He also shares insights on bridging bipartisan divides to prioritize health care prevention for a healthier future. Anand Parekh is an internal medicine physician and author of Prevention First: Policymaking for a Healthier America. He discusses the KevinMD article, "Prev...