We are sharing this important information from Altarum regarding why we should be supportive of the Covid vaccine:
Last week health care workers and long-term care residents began receiving the Covid-19 vaccine. Within months, the vaccine will reach nearly every jurisdiction in the country. It’s a historic public health mobilization, but also a rare opportunity to strengthen our health infrastructure.
If we take advantage of this opportunity, the country will not only be better prepared for the next health crisis, but more effective in addressing persistent health system challenges, such as disparities in outcomes and quality and affordability of care.
There are many areas where action is needed, but three stand out for the benefits they can bring to the vaccine distribution effort now and to the health system over the long term.
