Advisory Board March 25, 2020
The vast majority of health care leaders’ attention is rightly focused on the new coronavirus and preparing for unprecedented demand on the health care system. However, provider organizations risk long-term damage to community health if leaders don’t also attempt to mitigate the epidemic’s impact on the social determinants of health, which are amplified in vulnerable patient populations.
How local lockdowns are impacting Americans’ finances
Major cities including New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C. shut down operations of all “non-essential” businesses, including bars, dine-in restaurants, gyms, and libraries. Public health experts acknowledge that while these steps are required to slow the virus’ spread and avoid disaster scenarios, lockdowns will also have untold economic implications for individuals and communities.
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