Preventable: The Inside Story of How Leadership Failures, Politics, and Selfishness Doomed the U.S. Coronavirus Response
- ISBN-10
- 1250770165
- ISBN-13
- 9781250770165
- Category
- Political Science
- Pages
- 320
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2021-03-16
- Publisher
- St. Martin's Press
- Author
- Andy Slavitt
Description
“Painfully good. The book could have been called, ‘Outrageous.’ The story Andy Slavitt tells is not just about Trump’s monumental failures but also about the deeper ones that started long before, with our health system, our politics, and more.” --Atul Gawande, author of Being Mortal A definitive, behind-the-scenes look at the U.S. Coronavirus crisis from one of the most recognizable and influential voices in healthcare From former head of Obamacare Andy Slavitt, Preventable is the definitive inside account of the United States' failed response to the Coronavirus pandemic. Slavitt chronicles what he saw and how much could have been prevented -- an unflinching investigation of the cultural, political, and economic drivers that led to unnecessary loss of life. With unparalleled access to the key players throughout the government on both sides of the aisle, the principal public figures, as well as the people working on the frontline involved in fighting the virus, Slavitt brings you into the room as fateful decisions are made and focuses on the people at the center of the political system, health care system, patients, and caregivers. The story that emerges is one of a country in which -- despite the heroics of many -- bad leadership, political and cultural fractures, and an unwillingness to sustain sacrifice light a fuse that is difficult to extinguish. Written in the tradition of The Big Short, Preventable continues Andy Slavitt’s important work of addressing the uncomfortable realities that brought America to this place. And, he puts forth the solutions that will prevent us from being here again, ensuring a better, stronger country for everyone.
Get the book
Other editions
-
- 2021-06-15
- 199 pages
- Ebook
- St. Martin's Press
Similar books
-
Death on Hemodialysis: Preventable or Inevitable?
By E.A. FriedmanDeath on Hemodialysis: Preventable or Inevitable? presents the transactions of the Brooklyn meeting, held in April 1993, including an analysis by Scribner and Schreiner and an introduction by Edmund Bourke.
-
Perfectly Preventable Deaths
By Deirdre SullivanTwin sisters. An isolated community. Generations of dark secrets ...
-
SUMMARY Of: PREVENTABLE by Andy Slavitt: The Inside Story of How Leadership Failures, Politics, and Selfishness Doomed the U. S....
By Ember SANTINONotice to Readers This is not the main book; it is just a summary by Ember Santino. It is not meant to replace the original book.
-
Healthy Lifestyle: Top Ten Preventable Causes of Premature Death with Real Stories of Change
By Courtney O. Olcott MS MPH, Kathy L. Finley MS, Mohammad R. Torabi Ph.D.Oxford, England: Blackwell. Donatelle, R. J. (2010). Health: The basics, Green edition. San Francisco, CA: Pearson Education. Doublet, S. (2000). The stress myth. Freemans Reach NSW, Australia: Ipsilon Publishing. Dugdale, D. C. (2009).
-
Precious Catastrophe
By Deirdre SullivanThe utterly compelling and darkly magical sequel to award-winning author Deirdre Sullivan's PERFECTLY PREVENTABLE DEATHS.
-
Preventable Disasters: Why Governments Fail
By Frederick L. ShielsThis book will be of interest to political and social scientists, historians, policy makers and educated laymen.
-
To Err Is Human: Building a Safer Health System
By Institute of Medicine, Committee on Quality of Health Care in AmericaAfter all, to err is human. Instead, this book sets forth a national agendaâ€"with state and local implicationsâ€"for reducing medical errors and improving patient safety through the design of a safer health system.
-
Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, 13th Edition E-Book: The Pink Book
By Charles, MD, MPHFor more news and specials on immunization and vaccines visit the Pink Book's Facebook fan page
-
The Perils of Un-Coordinated Healthcare: A Strategic Approach Toward Eliminating Preventable Harm
By Patricia W MorrillPatient scenario: emergency Clara Wilson* was transported via ambulance to the emergency department from the rehab facility, where she was recovering from a second knee surgery due to a hospital-acquired infection (MRSA).
-
Manual for the Surveillance of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, 2013
By Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Sandra W. Roush, Sandra W Roush MphThis manual answers commonly asked questions regarding the surveillance and reporting of vaccine-preventable diseases and provides information on enhancing existing surveillance systems.