Most Americans are Practicing Social Distancing April 13, 2020 Perspective Drew Altman analyzes data showing surprising numbers of Americans of all ages are sheltering in place and reporting social distancing, and discusses the implications in an Axios column.
The Public Wants the Federal Government, Not States, in Charge On Coronavirus April 7, 2020 Perspective In Drew Altman’s Axios column, he analyzes new polling showing that rather than serving as backup to the states, the public wants the federal government to lead the nation’s coronavirus response.
The Front-line Workers Most at Risk from Coronavirus June 22, 2020 Perspective As state and local governments ease social distancing orders, many employers and workers face decisions about a physical return to the workplace. Drew Altman’s latest Axios column analyzes the numbers and finds that, “An estimated 25-30 million people are caught in the middle of the coronavirus economy — they’re unable to work from home but also face a high risk of severe infection.”
Black Americans Are More Skeptical of a Coronavirus Vaccine October 14, 2020 Perspective Drew Altman discusses how systemic racism has led to striking levels of reluctance to get a COVID-19 vaccine among Black Americans, including those at highest risk, and the challenge it presents for ending the pandemic.
Drugs Aren’t the Reason the U.S. Spends So Much on Health Care September 30, 2020 Perspective Drew Altman’s column in Axios: the U.S. now spends twice per capita what other wealthy countries do on health care. But while drug costs get all the time in public debate, it’s hospital and outpatient spending that mostly explains the difference. And that will be impossible to take on without real pain and political risk, he says.
Reopening is a Risk for Republican Governors May 4, 2020 Perspective In an Axios column, Drew Altman analyzes recent data on COVID-19 cases and deaths and finds “The hardest-hit areas so far have mostly been in states with Democratic governors. But the number of coronavirus cases is now increasing more quickly in states with Republican governors.”
Hotspot States See More COVID Cases in Nursing Homes July 21, 2020 Perspective In his Axios column, Drew Altman discusses new data on the surge of new infections in long-term care facilities in COVID-19 hotspots. The dominant narrative about the Sunbelt surge in new cases is that the infected population is younger, but he says that’s not the whole story. There is also a spike in cases in long-term care facilities, especially in Florida and Texas.
Coronavirus’ Unequal Economic Toll May 29, 2020 Perspective In this column by Drew Altman in Axios, he finds almost half of African Americans and Latinos are struggling to pay their bills because of coronavirus. “This pain would surely be worse without Washington’s relief efforts. Even so, the hardship is real, and that strengthens the case for more aid and better targeting to the families that need it most.”
Sweden’s Coronavirus Strategy Should Not Be the World’s — But Aspects of It Are Worthy of Consideration May 20, 2020 Perspective In an article for Foreign Affairs, KFF’s Josh Michaud discusses Sweden’s response to novel coronavirus.
A Look at Who is Still Not Vaccinated Against COVID October 7, 2021 Perspective In this Axios column, Drew Altman takes on the idea that communities of color are behind the problem of the unvaccinated in the U.S.
