RIC COVID-19 Vaccination Blog
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Using Data to Identify Unvaccinated Members and Prioritize Outreach
Individuals dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid are disproportionately impacted by COVID-19, and health plans recognize that this population is at greater risk of adverse health outcomes from COVID-19 infection than the general public due to the complexity of their
[...]Time to read: 5 Minutes.Date: July 22, 2021 -
Addressing Barriers to Vaccination for Individuals with Disability
Individuals with disability, including physical disability, are disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and face significant challenges accessing vaccination sites and services.[1] Many individuals with disability have diabetes, cancer, heart disease, obesity, or other health conditions that place them at
[...]Time to read: 4 Minutes.Date: July 8, 2021 -
Improving Vaccine Confidence for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) have historically experienced health and social inequities that are compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic.[1] COVID-19 risk factors like diabetes or chronic lung or heart disease are more common for people with I/DD, resulting
[...]Time to read: 4 Minutes.Date: June 17, 2021 -
Home-Based COVID Vaccination: Additional Tips for Health Plans
In-home vaccinations remain a valuable strategy to support individuals with physical disability, chronic illness, injury or other condition, such as severe anxiety, or those who may require the help of another person or medical equipment to leave their home. Nationally,
[...]Time to read: 4 Minutes.Date: June 3, 2021 -
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
[...]Time to read: 3 Minutes.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 pandemic, including fewer health care facilities and hospital beds, limited telehealth access, and fewer medical
[...]Time to read: 3 Minutes.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
[...]Time to read: 3 Minutes.Date: May 13, 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
[...]Time to read: 3 Minutes.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
[...]Time to read: 4 Minutes.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
[...]Time to read: 2 Minutes.Date: April 26, 2021