The Surgeon General Meets the Central Banker - Economic Health and Public Health Collaboration

Watch a thought-provoking conversation between Jerome Adams, the US surgeon general, and Patrick Harker, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. Explore the intersection of public health and economic policy as these two leaders discuss their collaborative efforts to strengthen local economies and improve community health outcomes. Discover how the Federal Reserve's Economic Growth and Mobility Project focuses on workforce development, job creation, and infrastructure to foster economic health. Learn about the innovative partnership between public health professionals and economic policymakers, which brings new resources and perspectives to local health initiatives. Gain insights into the transformative impact of neighborhood development on public health and the importance of measuring health outcomes in economic revitalization efforts. Recorded during Aspen Ideas: Health, this 48-minute discussion offers a unique perspective on the interconnectedness of economic and public health policies in shaping thriving communities.