Thomas Balcezak: Can Hospitals Recover from COVID-19?

Harlan explains what the research says about the immunity acquired from a COVID-19 infection, and suggests a framework for thinking about exposure risk. Then Howie and Harlan are joined by Thomas Balcezak, chief clinical officer at the Yale New Haven Health System. They discuss the financial and human capital challenges faced by hospitals in the wake of the pandemic. Links: “Protection and Waning of Natural and Hybrid Immunity to SARS-CoV-2” “Medical Education in the United States and Canada” (The Flexner Report) About Yale New Haven Health “Mass General Brigham says it will reduce spending by $70m annually” “US Mass Shootings, 1982–2022: Data From Mother Jones’ Investigation”