I deducted a star because the author can’t help himself. I was particularly appalled by the conscious decision to set the states up for failure and create a situation to capitalize politically from a crisis of this magnitude. The full back story is just as unsettling. I watched an experimental and expensive therapy that is not available to the general public be administered to an individual that then told those same people that do not have access to that cutting edge treatment, not to be afraid of the virus. I watched a Lupus drug in short supply be approved for off label use against COVID without the data due to political pressure. I was required to wear a mask all day at work in my office by an administration that refused to wear them. I’ve been taught, and have known intuitively, that as a leader you endure the same hardships as those you lead. It is also consistent with what I observed over the past year. This is written by a partisan insider but is consistent with what I have read relative to decision making in the Trump Administration. And, he puts forth the solutions that will prevent us from being here again, ensuring a better, stronger country for everyone. Written in the tradition of The Big Short, Preventable continues Andy Slavitt’s important work of addressing the uncomfortable realities that brought America to this place. The story that emerges is one of a country in which - despite the heroics of many - bad leadership, political and cultural fractures, and an unwillingness to sustain sacrifice light a fuse that is difficult to extinguish. With unparalleled access to the key players throughout the government on both sides of the aisle, the principal public figures, as well as the people working on the frontline involved in fighting the virus, Slavitt brings you into the room as fateful decisions are made and focuses on the people at the center of the political system, health care system, patients, and caregivers. Slavitt chronicles what he saw and how much could have been prevented - an unflinching investigation of the cultural, political, and economic drivers that led to unnecessary loss of life. Most recognizable and influential voices in healthcareįrom former Biden Senior Advisor Andy Slavitt, Preventable is the definitive inside account of the United States' failed response to the Coronavirus pandemic. The definitive, behind-the-scenes look at the U.S. The book could have been called, ‘Outrageous.’ The story Andy Slavitt tells is not just about Trump’s monumental failures but also about the deeper ones that started long before, with our health system, our politics, and more.” -Atul Gawande, author of Being Mortal It includes DIY science experiments, food creations, dance challenges, and learning videos.įor more activities and resources for your family to do while staying safe at home, click here. This new video with Slavitt is part of a special YouTube playlist that Ryan’s World just released called, #StayHome, Stay Happy with Ryan’s Playlist. In addition to helping kids stay informed on COVID-19, the family of Ryan’s World made a donation of $500,000 to the First Responders Children’s Foundation to help with the organization’s COVID-19 relief efforts, which provides support to the families of paramedics, police officers, firefighters, and medical professionals. In the video, Slavitt, Ryan, and his parents talk about the virus, if our pets can get infected, how to stop the spread, what’s next, and more. Ryan Kaji, from the popular YouTube channel Ryan’s World, released an informative video about COVID-19 for kids, in which Ryan and his parents interview Andy Slavitt, acting administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) under President Obama, who’s been encouraging people to #StayHome. Your kids have questions - and Ryan’s got the answers!
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