By Thomas Carroll
COVID THE REMEDY FOR U.S. HEALTH CARE? The global pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been devastating to the entire world. As of August 4, the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center reported almost The physical impact on human life is by far the worst outcome of any pandemic monitored by modern medicine. But the negative effects didn’t stop there...
• Schools shuttered, leaving many without education, meals, and social interaction. • Businesses were mandated to close (restaurants and bars), while others saw their sales plummet (airlines and hotels). • The S&P 500 Index fell 34% in 23 trading days (February 19 to March 23). • The U.S. health care system painfully showed its flaws. • And much more...
200 million global confirmed cases and 4.2 million dead. In the U.S., 35.1 million confirmed cases have led to 614,000 deaths. And it’s likely these numbers are much higher. Of the survivors, it is estimated that a third – often referred to as “long haulers” – will continue to suffer long after testing positive. These people may continue to consume more health care resources than they would otherwise, and be less productive in their lives.
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