The Modernization of the Public Health System

A CDC Foundation Podcast

Contagious Conversations is a podcast hosted and brought to you by the CDC Foundation (@CDCFound). The CDC Foundation is an independent nonprofit and the sole entity created by Congress to mobilize philanthropic and private-sector resources to support the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s critical health protection work. Their podcast  features compelling interviews with experts who are tackling some of the world’s toughest health challenges.

This episode is hosted by Claire Stinson, Communications Officer at the CDC Foundation. Every episode you will hear from inspiring leaders and innovators who make the world healthier and safer for us all. Contagious Conversations is brought to you by the CDC Foundation, an independent nonprofit that builds partnerships to help the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention save and improve more lives.

Joining her is Dr. Anand Parekh, chief medical advisor for the Bipartisan Policy Center. Prior to joining the Bipartisan Policy Center, Dr. Parekh completed a decade of service at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, including a role as HHS Deputy Assistant Secretary of Health, playing instrumental roles in the implementation of the Recovery Act’s Prevention and Wellness Fund, the Affordable Care Act’s prevention initiatives, and HHS’ Multiple Chronic Conditions Initiative. Dr. Parekh is a board-certified internal medicine physician, a fellow of the American College of Physicians, and an adjunct assistant professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins University.

In this episode, they discuss the importance of prevention in America’s public health strategy. Dr. Parekh discusses the CDC Foundation Lights, Camera, Action National Summit Series that will advance recommendations from multiple partners for a modernized U.S. public health system.