"Delays in inoculating the world against the coronavirus will come with a high price tag. Our new report ‘How much will vaccine inequity cost?’ outlines the economic, political, and geopolitical consequences of vaccine inequity."

"A recent JAMA study found medical arrears are now the largest category of debt in collections, totaling over $140 billion. That's why expanding Medicaid turns out to be one of the best way to put payday lenders out of business."

"Our current system fails patients, professionals and institutions"

Nurses are terribly underpaid/under-appreciated in US hospital system that prioritizes profits over patients.

"Companies are starting to summon workers back, though many employees have said they prefer more flexible office schedules. “We can’t be a great company working remotely.”"

>"Ambulances are an informal frontline in healthcare – and the number of people I see unvaccinated worries me, says _...Read More_

"These shortages took place even though the United States spends far more on health care relative to its GDP than other OECD nations."

>"People prefer keeping cash ready at hand when perceived risks are high."

So for some additional info, any company that receives money from the federal government or otherwise contracts with it must run a drug testing program in accordance with the Nixon and Reagan era laws. This must change on a federal level.

>"Health care organizations should consider benefits like temporary leaves, reduced hours, or workflow changes."

>"Higher commodity prices are delivering economic windfalls to countries that supply metals vital to the global _...Read More_

>"UnitedHealth Group, reported $4.9bn in profits in the first quarter of 2021 while CVS Health reported $2.2bn"

The American system in a nutshell is to punish the poor with this kind of treatment (& huge bills they can’t afford) and then blame their poorness on “work ethic” or “backward values”

"The current model of insurance is shipwrecking young people’s financial futures. Health savings accounts and other market-based approaches can help."