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Ensuring Second Vaccination Dose
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that “identifying and addressing possible barriers to completing the COVID-19 vaccination series can help ensure equitable coverage across communities and optimal health benefits for recipients.” Health plans can play a valuable role in
[...]Published Date: May 27, 2021 -
Addressing Barriers to Vaccine Access in Rural Communities
Rural communities are experiencing a faster transmission rate of COVID-19 compared to urban or suburban communities. However, they face unique challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 public health emergency, including fewer health care facilities and hospital beds, limited telehealth access, and
[...]Published Date: May 20, 2021 -
Hosting Vaccination Sites: Tips for Health Plans
Health plans can play a critical role in expanding access to COVID-19 vaccinations. COVID-19 vaccines are available through a variety of locations, including mass vaccination sites, provider offices, local pharmacies, and community sites. Health plans are well-positioned to engage directly
[...]Published Date: May 13, 2021 -
RIC Event: Supporting the Preventive Health Care Needs of Dually Eligible Women with Disability
You can view the webinar recording below. Supporting documents such as webinar slides, transcript, and additional resources are available to download by scrolling to the attachments section below. https://youtu.be/x7bUm6aQJWg?si=UbUi-lzarZXsRHQG Podcast: This webinar is also available as a podcast on SoundCloud and iTunes. Description:
[...]Published Date: May 12, 2021 -
Multimodal Pain Management: Considerations for Clinicians Treating Pain
Click Here to View the Brief Chronic pain is rising due to higher incidence of associated conditions within a larger aging population.1 Individuals dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid in particular have higher levels of chronic pain, and use prescription
[...]Published Date: May 10, 2021 -
Home-Based COVID Vaccination: Tips for Health Plans
Individuals who have difficulty leaving their home may have particular challenges receiving a vaccination at physician offices, clinics, or mass vaccination sites. In-home vaccinations are a valuable strategy to support individuals with physical disability, chronic illness, injury, conditions such as
[...]Published Date: May 6, 2021 -
Outreach to Racial and Ethnic Minorities to Promote COVID-19 Vaccination
Racial and ethnic minorities have experienced disproportionate outcomes of COVID-19, such as increased risk of infection, hospitalization, and death. Now that protective vaccines are available, Black and Hispanic people are being vaccinated at rates that are disproportionately low compared to
[...]Published Date: April 29, 2021 -
Strategies for Health Plans to Support Access to COVID-19 Vaccines for Vulnerable Populations: Recent Webinar Key Takeaways
On April 1, 2021, Resources for Integrated Care (RIC) hosted a webinar entitled Strategies for Health Plans to Support Access to COVID-19 Vaccines for Vulnerable Populations. Multiple experts from the field joined us to share their valuable insights on the
[...]Published Date: April 26, 2021 -
Expanding Language Access to COVID-19 Vaccination Materials
Many communities in the United States that use languages other than English face language barriers when trying to access vital health information. Health plans can strive to offer materials and services in language that is accessible and culturally relevant to
[...]Published Date: April 15, 2021 -
Helping Members Overcome Technology Barriers to Register for COVID-19 Vaccination
Health plans play a vital role in assisting members with accessing the COVID-19 vaccination. Plans can support members in navigating the often complex process of registering for a vaccine appointment, especially those who have limited access to technology. For some
[...]Published Date: April 9, 2021