The COVID-19 Pandemic Underscores the Need to Address Structural Challenges of the US Health Care System
Andy Slavitt
Abstract
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has laid bare many of the structural challenges of the US health care system. Although the US cannot be expected to perform at peak levels during infrequent crises, when the tide goes out on the health care system, many challenges become more visible. And now that all eyes are on these challenges, it is time to discuss them, together.
Topics & Concepts
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Pandemic2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)VirologyMedicineOutbreakInfectious disease (medical specialty)DiseasePathologyPrimary Care and Health OutcomesHealthcare Policy and ManagementCOVID-19 and healthcare impacts