S6, Ep 9- High Awareness, Low Access – Inside the COVID-19 Antiviral Gap
About this episode
Dr. Robert Popovian and Ben Blanc discuss the challenges high-risk patients face in accessing COVID-19 oral antivirals as federal support diminishes.
In this episode of Healthcare Matters , Dr. Robert Popovian and Ben Blanc unpack key findings from the recent Global Healthy Living Foundation’s national survey on access to COVID-19 oral antivirals. As federal emergency support phases out, how are high-risk patients navigating access to these lifesaving treatments? Dr. Popovian highlights persistent knowledge gaps, reimbursement hurdles, and policy inconsistencies that continue to disrupt real-world uptake. From provider barriers to state-by-state disparities, he explores what’s standing in the way — and offers actionable solutions to help ensure these therapies reach the patients who need them most. To access and download the full report (PDF) click here . Contact Our Hosts Dr. Robert Popovian , Chief Science Policy Officer at GHLF: rpopovian@ghlf.org Ben Blanc , Director, Digital Production and Engagement at GHLF: bblanc@ghlf.org A podcast series produced by Ben Blanc. We want to hear what you think. Send your comments, or a video or audio clip of yourself, to podcasts@ghlf.org Listen to all episodes of Healthcare Matters on our website or on your favorite podcast channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
Topics covered
- COVID-19
- antivirals
- healthcare access
- policy
- patient care
Keywords
- COVID-19
- antivirals
- healthcare access
- reimbursement
- policy inconsistencies
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