Preparing for the End of the COVID-19 PHE By Investing in Public Health

The COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) is set to end this May, leaving many wondering about the financial impact on hospitals. In a new video shared by Managed Healthcare Executive, clinical associate professor Rich Priore, Sc.D., M.H.A. of Tulane University talks about how healthcare costs could be lowered if Americans invest in public health, wellness, and disease prevention.

According to Briana Contreras, “According to the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, the country is $31 trillion in debt. The country is running out of capital and the Biden administration doesn’t have the ability to continue funding the PHE any longer. However, hospitals and patients will be suffering the most.”

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(Source: Managed Healthcare Executive, February 10^th, 2023)