https://freerepublic.com/tag/medicineinnovation/ en-us Wed, 25 Mar 2020 23:14:18 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3828329/posts Editor's Note: This piece was authored by Young Voices contributor James Czerniawski. The coronavirus pandemic has certainly thrown the world for a loop. Governments are at a loss on how to effectively address the issue, making policy decisions like statewide shutdowns that send local economies into a tailspin. This isn’t a surprise, since the government is pretty prone to mishandling crises.  But the good news is that the private sector is stepping into the gap. Technology companies, for instance, have been playing an increasingly important role in responding to crises. The government can help—by getting out of their way. One of the... Townhall.com https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3828329/posts#comment Wed, 25 Mar 2020 23:14:18 GMT