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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 -
RIC Event: Promoting Disability-Competent Care during COVID-19
Description: Individuals dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid are at greater risk for severe COVID-19 infection and resulting hospitalizations, and are at greater risk of adverse health outcomes from the disease.[1] Dually eligible individuals with disability face even greater health
[...]Time to read: 2 Minutes.Date: April 22, 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
[...]Time to read: 3 Minutes.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
[...]Time to read: 3 Minutes.Date: April 9, 2021 -
Strategies for Health Plans to Support Access to COVID-19 Vaccines for Vulnerable Populations
You can view the webinar recording below. Supporting documents such as webinar slides and transcript are available to download by scrolling to the attachments section below. Description: Individuals dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid are at higher risk for severe
[...]Time to read: 2 Minutes.Date: April 1, 2021 -
Combatting COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation
Addressing and mitigating misinformation is a critical component for building vaccine trust and confidence. This blog post highlights promising practices for correcting vaccine misinformation, promoting vaccine credibility, and encouraging people to become vaccinated. How should we debunk vaccine misinformation? Common
[...]Time to read: 4 Minutes.Date: April 1, 2021 -
Diabetes Care Assessment, Planning, and Management during COVID-19
Description: The physical distancing protocols associated with the COVID-19 public health emergency have made it difficult for health plans and providers to connect with individuals dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid in order to identify needs, develop care plans, and
[...]Time to read: 2 Minutes.Date: March 30, 2021 -
Engaging Family and Friend Caregivers in COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts
Family and friend caregivers of individuals dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid can play an important role in helping the individual access the COVID-19 vaccine, from assisting with appointment registration to accompanying the individual to the vaccination site. SCAN Health
[...]Time to read: 3 Minutes.Date: March 25, 2021 -
Key Considerations for Health Plans: Partnering with Community-Based Organizations to Address Social Determinants of Health
Click Here to Access the Brief People dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid often experience more complex health issues and worse health outcomes than people eligible only for Medicare.1 These health disparities are often related to factors outside the health
[...]Time to read: 1 Minutes.Date: March 10, 2021