HuffPost quotes David Williams on staying informed in the Trump era

As President Trump takes office, information has been disappearing from government websites, including health information. HuffPost Health Experts Reveal How They Stay Informed After Trump's Government Cuts — And How You Can, Too shared perspectives and tips from people like Health Business Group President David Williams.

“Honestly, I’m pessimistic,” said David Williams, president of Health Business Group. “I don’t think the traditional approaches of requiring vaccination for school and work will be accepted in today’s political environment. In fact, such requirements are likely to be reversed and we will even see state laws stating that mandates cannot be implemented at the local level.”

Local public health officials and health care providers remain trustworthy, he added.

“Individual family physicians, nurse practitioners and pediatricians are also influential with their patients, regardless of political leanings,” Williams said. “Public health officials communicate through local resources like town newsletters, local TV, radio and print media, and their own social media accounts. Individual providers communicate through one-on-one visits and are backed up by local community health centers and hospitals.”