Call to Revolution: Pt. 4

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Call to Revolution: Pt. 4

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NECN's Chet Curtis and Paul Grogan, President and CEO of the Boston Foundation, host the Second Annual Series of Programs: Call to Revolution: Crisis and Opportunity in Boston. The focus of this episode is healthcare.

The series is drawn from the Boston Foundation's Indicator's report. It outlines both challenges to the region and opportunities for change.

The panelists: Dr. Judy Ann Bigby is the Massachusetts Secretary of Health and Human Services. She was previously Medical Director of the Community Health Programs at Brigham and Women's Hospital.

Dr. Wendy Everett is President of the New England Healthcare Institute, which aims to improve health care quality while reducing costs.

Charlie Baker is President and CEO of Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, one of the region's leading non-profit health plans.

Jarrett Barrios is a former Massachusetts State Senator who is now President of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation, which aims to broaden health coverage.

For part five of Call to Revolution click here: www.necn.com/category/8/3085