In this week's episode of Podcast from Washington Ian Goldstein and Eli Briggs discuss the tax plan passed by Congress and the effects on public health. Also, Congress must pass a Continuing Resolution to keep the Federal Government funded after December 22.
Later in the program, an interview with Dean for the Boston University School of Public Health Dr. Sandro Galea. Dr. Galea discussed his presentation at NACCHO Annual 2017 on the rising costs of healthcare per capita in the US versus other developed nations around the world. He also discussed health outcomes and how those outcomes are predicted by zip code.
On this week's Podcast from Washington, Ian Goldstein gives a brief update on the tax bill and its effects on the prevention and public health fund. Also, an update on NACCHO activities.
Later in the podcast, Ian Goldstein sat down with the Executive Director of Northwest Bronx Clergy Coalition Sandra Lobo. The Northwest Bronx Clergy Coalition is an organization that fights for racial and economic justice. They discuss a brief history of the Bronx and social justice issues.