In a November 20 letter to President Donald Trump, AACI called on the Trump administration to share vital information about its coronavirus response with President-elect Joe Biden and his transition team.
AACI joins the American Hospital Association, the American Medical Association, the American Nurses Association, and other major medical associations to ask the Trump administration to cooperate with the Biden transition team to ensure continuity of care for patients, particularly as it relates to COVID-19.
Though recent news of highly effective vaccines in late-stage clinical trials is encouraging, COVID-19 case numbers continue to rise. In the letter, AACI leadership stated that the success of Operation Warp Speed hinges upon the Trump administration sharing all information in a timely manner with the incoming administration on the supply of therapeutics, testing materials, personal protective equipment (PPE), and ventilators; hospital bed capacity; and workforce availability.
AACI leaders urged the Trump administration to establish open channels of communication with the Biden transition team. By sharing key information about the virus and efforts to control it, President Trump has the potential to save many lives and reduce the overwhelming burden the pandemic has placed on our country’s health care system.