FROM THE PUBLISHER. The Backbone Of Our Health System Is Breaking.

The article emphasizes the ongoing challenges facing the U.S. health care system following the end of the COVID-19 national emergency declarations. Despite the shift in status, COVID-19 continues to pose health risks, and the health workforce is experiencing significant burnout and shortages, with p...

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Publicado en:Health Affairs Vol. 42; no. 6; pp. 880 - 881
Autor principal: Torbay, Rabih
Formato: Journal Article
Publicado: Health Affairs Publishing, LLC Jun2023
Acceso en línea:Ver este registro en EBSCOhost
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Sumario:The article emphasizes the ongoing challenges facing the U.S. health care system following the end of the COVID-19 national emergency declarations. Despite the shift in status, COVID-19 continues to pose health risks, and the health workforce is experiencing significant burnout and shortages, with projections indicating a potential global deficit of 18 million health workers by 2030. The article calls for urgent investments in health worker training and support, as well as the establishment of a bipartisan task force to enhance pandemic preparedness and prevent future crises. It stresses the importance of learning from the pandemic's lessons rather than moving on without addressing these critical issues.