From Patient-Centered Care to Community-Centered Public Health

From Patient-Centered Care to Community-Centered Public Health

April 21, 2026 · 49 min · Season 2 · Episode 19

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Dr. Bill Burman discusses the transition from patient-centered care to community-centered public health initiatives.

Dr. Bill Burman was foremost a clinician and researcher, providing patient-centered clinical care to patients infected by HIV or tuberculosis. After a surprise request to direct Denver’s public health department, he realized that his clinical care practice paradigm could translate into successful public health initiatives, where his impact could be magnified to the community. In this episode, Dr. Burman highlights that HIV care—through Ryan White funding—has long bridged the gap between clini...

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