Hospitals Told To Send COVID-19 Data To Trump Admin., Bypass CDC

The Trump administration has mandated that hospitals report COVID-19 data to a new database managed by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), bypassing the CDC. Critics express concerns over transparency and potential political interference. HHS argues this change will expedite decision-making. Former CDC directors criticize the administration for politicizing science, causing public health management issues.

What is the main concern critics have about the new central database for COVID-19 data?

• It is too expensive to maintain.

• It is located outside the United States.

• It is managed by a private company.

• It is not accessible to the public.

What role will the CDC play in the new data management system?

• The CDC will manage the public release of the data.

• The CDC will no longer participate in the response.

• The CDC will still be involved but not control the data.

• The CDC will have full control over the data.

What is the claimed benefit of the new data management approach by the HHS?

• It will reduce the cost of data collection.

• It will speed up decision-making processes.

• It will increase public access to data.

• It will eliminate the need for hospital reports.

What accusation did former CDC directors make against the Trump administration?

• They accused it of politicizing science.

• They accused it of improving public health management.

• They accused it of reducing healthcare costs.

• They accused it of increasing transparency.

What effect do the former CDC directors claim the politicization of science is having?

• It is creating chaos and uncertainty in public health management.

• It is leading to better coordination among health agencies.

• It is improving the accuracy of COVID-19 data.

• It is increasing public trust in health policies.