Commonwealth Fund August 5, 2021
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Primary care providers could help ensure that millions of Americans get vaccinated against COVID-19 — but they need help from federal and state governments
Primary care providers face unique administrative and financial barriers in delivering COVID-19 vaccines, including concerns about wasting doses and struggles with scheduling
The COVID-19 vaccination effort in the United States entered a more challenging phase after the number of Americans eager to take the vaccine declined. Data suggest that primary care providers (PCPs) could serve an essential role in educating and encouraging patients to receive the vaccine, as well as administering vaccinations in primary care settings. A recent national survey by the African American Research Collaborative and the Commonwealth Fund confirms that 53 percent of...
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