Dr. Esther Choo: The View from the Emergency Department

Harlan outlines his new study tracking excess mortality over the course of the pandemic in the highly vaccinated state of Massachusetts; Howie discusses how the Inflation Reduction Act will tackle drug prices. They're joined by Dr. Esther Choo to talk about life as a doctor on social media and the crisis facing emergency departments. Links: Esther Choo: “Covid-19 is pushing doctors to the brink. Medicine needs to recognize they’re human and need help.” “Uncoupling of all-cause excess mortality from COVID-19 cases in a highly vaccinated state” “New York Governor Lifts Mask Mandate for NYC Subways” White House Fact Sheet: The Inflation Reduction Act Supports Workers and Families Learn more about the MBA for Executives program at Yale SOM. Learn more about the MD-MBA program at Yale. Email Howie and Harlan comments or questions.