The quote recommends that the government should stop enforcing the rule that requires hospitals receiving Medicare and Medicaid funds to ensure their workers are vaccinated against COVID-19. This could negatively impact seniors and disabled people because it means that healthcare workers in these hospitals might not be vaccinated. Many seniors rely on these hospitals for their medical care. If the workers are not vaccinated, it increases the risk of COVID-19 spreading within healthcare facilities. Seniors are more vulnerable to severe illness from COVID-19, so this policy could put their health at greater risk.
Additionally, seniors and those with weakened immune systems or underlying health conditions could be particularly affected. They depend on hospital visits for various treatments and routine care. If the healthcare staff are not vaccinated, it could cause more outbreaks, leading to unsafe environments for seniors. This might deter them from seeking necessary medical help due to fear of contracting the virus, further affecting their overall health and well-being.
