Healthcare IT News January 14, 2021
Left to their own devices by the federal government, states are embracing an array of often ad hoc approaches to meet demand, manage allocation and schedule appointments.
In lieu of a federal vaccine management system – at least for now – states have turned to their own technology for allocating and tracking the COVID-19 vaccine.
As states begin to expand eligibility beyond healthcare providers alone, local officials are relying on a wide variety of tools to help manage the demand.
Given the logistical issues associated with the vaccines, in conjunction with the recent announcement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that states already lagging behind will be penalized with fewer doses, it’s more important than...