Why health workers are still struggling

Months ago, city hospitals were fighting over essential medical supplies
as Covid cases surged. That’s not happening anymore. But doctors, nurses
and caregivers say they’re still struggling with resources, especially
at smaller health facilities and in rural areas. POLITICO’s Tucker
Doherty breaks down what he learned from interviews with dozens of
frontline workers in the pandemic. Plus, Trump and Biden are still
figuring out their convention plans. And public health officials are
dropping like flies.
Tucker Doherty is a health reporter for POLITICO.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.

Months ago, city hospitals were fighting over essential medical supplies as Covid cases surged. That’s not happening anymore. But doctors, nurses and caregivers say they’re still struggling with resources, especially at smaller health facilities and in rural areas. POLITICO’s Tucker Doherty breaks down what he learned from interviews with dozens of frontline workers in the pandemic. Plus, Trump and Biden are still figuring out their convention plans. And public health officials are dropping like flies.

Tucker Doherty is a health reporter for POLITICO.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.