Improving and Expanding Access to Care and Treatments for COVID-19
Federal Government Orders Expanded COVID-19 Treatments and Healthcare Support
What it does
Federal agencies must expand treatment development, boost healthcare system capacity, and improve access to affordable COVID-19 care.
Real-world impact
- Provides targeted surge support to nursing homes, hospitals, and long-term care facilities.
- Requires federal planning and investment to develop scalable COVID-19 treatments.
- Directs reviews to expand treatment access for uninsured and underinsured patients.
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Summary
This order directs the federal government to speed development of COVID-19 treatments, strengthen hospitals and long-term care, and improve access to quality, affordable care. It tasks the Department of Health and Human Services and other federal departments with plans for large clinical studies, support for rural and underserved areas, and steps to include diverse patients in trials.
The order also requires surge assistance for nursing homes and hospitals, reviews of federal care facilities, and evaluations to expand treatment access for uninsured and underinsured patients.
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