Strengthening the U.S. System of Care for Infectious Diseases

2/16/20

Epidemics

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What does experience with past outbreaks suggest about the strengths and gaps of the current system of care for rare but serious infectious diseases? How might the current system be strengthened or more formalized to address those gaps? How could a more formalized system be financed, both in terms of initial investments and long-term sustainability?

A study published by RAND in 2018 offers answers which relevant to the present.

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