In this episode, Professor Joseph Wong joins us in discussing his article, "The Politics of Universal Health Coverage," where he explores the influence of government systems on healthcare. We delve into Professor Wong's research on health policy, focusing on its effects on the majority of the population and then considering the challenges of providing healthcare to harder-to-reach groups.
Joseph is a Professor in the Department of Political Science, and the Vice President, International, for the University of Toronto. His research interests are in comparative public policy and political economy. The founder and PI for the Reach Alliance, Professor Wong is currently working on several projects relating to poverty, innovation and development.
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