@margbrennan @FaceTheNation @CDCgov @KFF @ASTHO @AmerMedicalAssn Public health experts always knew this was going to be the hardest vaccine distribution in history. And we need to understand that while federal planning and funding/ support are critical, most of the work happens at the state and local level. 1/?
@margbrennan @FaceTheNation @CDCgov @KFF @ASTHO @AmerMedicalAssn I used to run a State Health Department. You absolutely cannot bypass the state or you will have chaos. But you also have to recognize that not all states have the local partnerships in place to reach the most vulnerable communities. 2/?
@margbrennan @FaceTheNation @CDCgov @KFF @ASTHO @AmerMedicalAssn One of the things we need to do is learn from places like West Virginia. They are blowing away much larger, better funded, & healthier states. So sometimes it IS about leadership, and we need to share best practices and put some friendly pressure on poor performers w the data. 3/
@margbrennan @FaceTheNation @CDCgov @KFF @ASTHO @AmerMedicalAssn And finally, I love the partnerships with the local pharmacies. Many people go to and trust their pharmacy more than a hospital or the "government." Local partnerships are KEY. 4/4 @CVSHealth
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