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Vaccine Delays Reveal Unexpected Weak Link in Supply Chain: A Shortage of Workers

Vaccine Delays Reveal Unexpected Weak Link in Supply Chain: A Shortage of Workers

The Telegraph, January 8, 2021

After the initial excitement following the authorization of the first COVID-19 vaccines, a harsh reality set in. People who want a vaccine can’t get it, some counties have more than others and older people are camping out for it the way they once might have for tickets to a Bruce Springsteen concert. All of this would seem to be an indication of supply chain problems or systems breakdowns. In fact, it’s more about a shortage of employees to support the supply chains and distributions. Some states are even considering calling up the National Guard.

Vaccine Delays Reveal Unexpected Weak Link in Supply Chains: A Shortage of Workers

Vaccine Delays Reveal Unexpected Weak Link in Supply Chains: A Shortage of Workers

The Conversation, January 8, 2021

After the initial excitement following the authorization of the first COVID-19 vaccines, a harsh reality set in. People who want a vaccine can’t get it, some counties have more than others and older people are camping out for it the way they once might have for tickets to a Bruce Springsteen concert. All of this would seem to be an indication of supply chain problems or systems breakdowns. In fact, it’s more about a shortage of employees to support the supply chains and distributions. Some states are even considering calling up the National Guard.

What is Causing Vaccine Delays in Georgia?

What is Causing Vaccine Delays in Georgia?

13 WMAZ, January 4, 2021

The vaccine rollout has not been as fast as many had hoped with millions of vaccines shipped out, now just waiting to be administered. COVID-19 vaccines started rolling out across the country in mid-December and arriving in Georgia on Dec. 14. But when it comes to the actual administration, some challenges are causing delays. "To complicate things, we are dealing with a very contagious disease, so we can not simply accumulate or congregate or line up a huge amount of people in a small place indoors," said supply chain expert, Pinar Keskinocak.

Hoosiers Await COVID-19 Vaccine as Indiana Lags in Distribution

Hoosiers Await COVID-19 Vaccine as Indiana Lags in Distribution

South Bend Tribune, January 6, 2021

Sarah Bowers has called fruitlessly around to multiple county and state officials to see if she could find any information on when her 95-year-old mother would be eligible for the vaccine. Bowers’ mother resides in the independent living section of a senior facility in Indianapolis. Residents in the skilled nursing part of the campus have been vaccinated, but not Bowers’ mother, who’s in quarantine right now in her apartment.

COVID-19 Vaccine: How to Know When It's Your Turn

COVID-19 Vaccine: How to Know When It's Your Turn

Spectrum News 1, January 6, 2021

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced Monday, Jan. 4, the four-phase plan for administering the commonwealth’s allotment of COVID-19 vaccines, and some hospitals and health departments developed plans to ensure people included in those phases are made aware then it is their turn. The first phase includes three stages, and Kentucky is still in Phase 1A, which includes healthcare personnel and residents of long-term care and assisted living facilities. When one phase ends and another begins, members of the prioritized groups will need to know the vaccine is available to them and where to get it. 

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The Hill, March 11, 2025

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as the new secretary of Health and Human Services, is the nation’s de facto healthcare czar. He will have influence over numerous highly visible agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health and the Food and Drug Administration, among others. Given that healthcare is something that touches everyone’s life, his footprint of influence will be expansive. 

We all benefit from and are hurt by health insurance claim denials

We all benefit from and are hurt by health insurance claim denials

Atlanta Journal Constitution, January 23, 2025

Health insurance has become necessary, with large and unpredictable health care costs always looming before each of us. Unfortunately, the majority of people have experienced problems when using their health insurance to pay for their medical care. Health insurance serves as the buffer between patients and the medical care system, using population pooling to mitigate the risk exposure on any one individual.

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US-China 90-day tariff deal brightens trade and economic outlook

US-China 90-day tariff deal brightens trade and economic outlook

Fast Markets, May 13, 2025

The recent US-China agreement to temporarily reduce tariffs is a major step for global trade, with tariffs on US goods entering China dropping from 125% to 10% and on Chinese goods entering the US decreasing from 145% to 30% starting May 14. While this has boosted markets and created optimism, key industries like autos and steel remain affected, leaving businesses waiting for clearer long-term trade policies.

Items to Stock Up on Before Trump's Tariffs Take Effect

Items to Stock Up on Before Trump's Tariffs Take Effect

Newsweek, May 8, 2025

With sweeping new tariffs on Chinese-made products set to take effect this summer, Americans are being urged to prepare for price hikes on everyday goods. President Donald Trump's reinstated trade policies are expected to affect a wide swath of consumer imports, including electronics, furniture, appliances, and baby gear. Retail experts are advising shoppers to act before the tariffs hit and prices rise.

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