The Call to Action
As part of their official launch of the Alliance, Governor Leavitt and Nancy-Ann DeParle also released a Call to Action, in which they outline the need for research and collaboration to “help inform how to best help the millions of Americans whose symptoms may not end, even after the public health emergency does.” Leavitt and DeParle said, “Private and public sector leaders need to collaborate in collecting data, understanding what care helps these patients, and ensuring payment mechanisms enable patients get care to recover.” They noted, “As we prepare to return to prosperity and happiness in the COVID-19 era, a shared commitment to provide support to those with long-COVID and in need must remain because our fellow Americans deserve no less.”