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EPISODE · Aug 6, 2026 · 20 MIN

Dave Chokshi, MD: Finding common ground in a partisan health world: Part 2

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In the second half of their discussion, Dr. Sathya and Dr. Chokshi shift from reflecting on the pandemic to charting a path forward. How do we move from a state of polarization to one of collaboration? Dr. Chokshi details his work with the Common Health Coalition to "dissolve silos" and unite the health sector around common goals. He tackles the critical challenge of proving the ROI of "upstream" preventive care and discusses how technology like AI can finally help bridge the gap between medical breakthroughs and real-world delivery of care. Ending on a powerful note of optimism, Dr. Chokshi shares what gives him hope for the future and why investing in the next generation is the ultimate public health strategy.In the second half of their discussion, Dr. Sathya and former NYC Health Commissioner Dave Chokshi, MD, shift from reflecting on the pandemic to charting a path forward. How do we move from a state of polarization to one of collaboration? Dr. Chokshi details his work with the Common Health Coalition to "dissolve silos" and unite the health sector around common goals. He tackles the critical challenge of proving the ROI of "upstream" preventive care and discusses how technology like AI can finally help bridge the gap between medical breakthroughs and real-world delivery of care. Ending on a powerful note of optimism, Dr. Chokshi shares what gives him hope for the future and why investing in the next generation is the ultimate public health strategy. Northwell is New York State’s largest healthcare provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals, 890 outpatient facilities and more than 16,600 affiliated physicians. We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. Get the latest news and insights from our experts in the Northwell Newsroom: Press releases Insights Podcasts Publications Interested in a career at Northwell Health? Visit our career site and explore our many opportunities. For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.

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