Longer. Healthier. Better.

Longer. Healthier. Better.


Episode 3: Health equity with Dr. Monica Bharel – technology, social determinants, and Boston’s longevity hub

August 29, 2024

Listen to this special episode of Longer. Healthier. Better., recorded live at The Boston Globe’s Health Equity Day 2024. Host Janet Wu sat down with Dr. Monica Bharel, Clinical Lead of Public Sector Health at Google, to talk about the innovation fueling longevity in Boston and beyond. Dr. Bharel reflects on her time as a Massachusetts Public Health Commissioner and shares her perspective on the future of health equity. Listen to Dr. Bharel and Janet’s discussion about: 


  • How the intersection of technology, collaboration, and longevity can enable people to live longer, healthier lives 
  • Insight into Google Health’s work on public health data infrastructure and how to leverage AI in healthcare 
  • The importance of health equity in improving lifespans among individuals and entire populations 
  • The role Boston plays as a longevity hub in driving equitable health care forward 





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