The pandemic of sars coronavirus casts a harsh light on the performance of health systems and their ability to cope with a major health crisis. Their effectiveness determines not only the control of the epidemic but also the exit of the containment measures, the cost of which becomes every day more exorbitant.

The situation of France appears very mixed. The health care system has survived thanks to the commitment and ethos of the carers, who have often shown true heroism in overcoming the shortage of coverage, screening tests, medication, and respir…