Some governors and critics say the White House distribution approach of mixing federal and state entities with private healthcare companies continues to create confusion, anger and state bidding wars that waste time and money.
Navy Rear Adm. John Polowczyk, supply chain task force lead at FEMA, speaks during a coronavirus task force briefing at the White House on Sunday.Navy Rear Adm. John Polowczyk, supply chain task force lead at FEMA, speaks during a coronavirus task force briefing at the White House on Sunday.
But some governors and critics say the White House distribution approach of mixing federal and state entities with private health care companies continues to create confusion, anger and state bidding wars that waste time and money. Honoré says there are key fixes the Trump administration could implement right now to more clearly centralize the purchase and distribution of resources and close the supply gap with states. That's needed, he says, not just for vital gear, but for distribution of a vaccine, when one becomes available.
to ramp up production of N95 masks, face shields and other supplies and to prevent their export abroad, Trump last week relented, partially invoking it to ensure that personal protective equipment for medical personnel"is kept in our country and gets to where it is needed to defeat the virus," he said.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and others have called repeatedly for the White House to name a czar — preferably a top military official — to oversee the production and disbursement of vital medical equipment. The White House has dismissed the idea, saying Polowczyk is doing a good job.
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