Ashwin Vasan
Physician and public health leader who served as New York City Health Commissioner; focuses on public health policy, health equity, and healthcare system reform.
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Jan 8, 2026 • 43min
How to Not Waste the Healthcare Crisis
Dr. Ashwin Vasan, a former New York City Health Commissioner and public health advocate, dives into the healthcare crisis gripping the nation. He highlights the shocking life expectancy gap between neighborhoods, advocating for transparency and ethics reform to restore public trust. Vasan discusses how AI can reshape healthcare contracting, helping to circumvent bureaucratic inefficiencies. He emphasizes the need for community investment and pragmatic policies to tackle health inequities, urging a shift towards value-based care as a way to move forward.
Jun 10, 2025 • 1h 21min
Special: MAHA Georgia & Public Health In a Spirited Discussion On the Legacy of the Covid Vaccine
Paul Offit, an infectious disease pediatrician and co-inventor of the rotavirus vaccine, joins a dynamic panel including Ashwin Vasan, former NYC health commissioner, and MAHA advocates like Melinda Hicks, who express concerns over conventional medicine. They engage in a thought-provoking discussion about the COVID vaccine's legacy, tackling vaccine mistrust and the emotional toll of the pandemic. Topics of transparency, accountability, and the need for effective communication to rebuild trust in public health emerge as crucial elements for healthier communities.
