Previously in a c-suite meeting room at the CDC...
"Director Walensky, as you know my field is not public health and I have no knowledge about such issues. But my bailiwick is public relations and I must ask - can we change a lynchpin term? I know it would be difficult if not controversial but I think it would help you and your efforts." The PR guy is very savvy. He knows his prey. He knows how she works. She's spending money to benefit herself and her career.
"Um... What term exactly?"
"The word 'public' in 'public health' is a serious PR issue. Would it be possible for you to commission a study to determine the feasibility of changing 'public health' to 'individualized health'."
"That is indeed thought provoking."
At that point he's dead certain she'll commission the bullshit study that will cost upwards of 100 grand and he'll make a nice fat commission. It's probably morally and ethically bad to corrupt public health in this manner but - hey - he's got car payments and a mortgage to pay. And sweet rides and a fabulous home aren't cheap.
Previously in a c-suite meeting room at the CDC...
"Director Walensky, as you know my field is not public health and I have no knowledge about such issues. But my bailiwick is public relations and I must ask - can we change a lynchpin term? I know it would be difficult if not controversial but I think it would help you and your efforts." The PR guy is very savvy. He knows his prey. He knows how she works. She's spending money to benefit herself and her career.
"Um... What term exactly?"
"The word 'public' in 'public health' is a serious PR issue. Would it be possible for you to commission a study to determine the feasibility of changing 'public health' to 'individualized health'."
"That is indeed thought provoking."
At that point he's dead certain she'll commission the bullshit study that will cost upwards of 100 grand and he'll make a nice fat commission. It's probably morally and ethically bad to corrupt public health in this manner but - hey - he's got car payments and a mortgage to pay. And sweet rides and a fabulous home aren't cheap.