Georges C. Benjamin
Public Health Executive | Transforming Healthcare Through Emerging Tech
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Dr. Georges C.
Benjamin is the Executive Director of the American Public Health Association, the nation's leading professional organization for public health. Under his leadership, the APHA has become a powerful voice advocating for evidence-based policies and practices that promote community wellbeing.
As a board-certified physician, Benjamin previously served as Secretary of Health for the state of Maryland, where he led large-scale emergency preparedness and response initiatives. His keynotes share insights from the front lines of healthcare innovation, exploring how disruptive technologies can enhance patient outcomes and democratize access to care.
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The secret weapon against pandemics
The coronavirus pandemic won't be the last crisis to test public health systems worldwide, says physician and health policy leader Georges C. Benjamin. He details what's needed to lead us out of the pandemic and prevent future ones -- including a robust governmental health entity equipped with updated technology and well-trained staff -- and explains how citizens, businesses and political leaders can do their part to put public health first. (This virtual conversation, hosted by science curator David Biello and head of TED Chris Anderson, was recorded on May 20, 2020.)
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