Manatt Health's recent "Strategies for States to Drive Equitable Vaccine Distribution and Administration" report, prepared in partnership with Families USA and Health Equity Solutions, was featured in PatientEngagementHIT and InsideHealthPolicy. This report outlines key barriers states face in their efforts to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates among Black, Indigenous and people of color, and highlights strategies states are pursing to address these challenges.
The press features focused on the way in which disparities in COVID-19 vaccination rates can be overcome by increasing patient care access, dispelling vaccine misinformation, and improving data tracking. They also note the importance of state and local officials connecting with community-based organizations that can garner the trust of the community and advance communication and outreach strategies that promote equitable access to the vaccine.