Despite the low numbers, experts say there is “little reason for complacency,” as nursing home residents are among the most vulnerable population to the virus, and booster rates are still lagging. David Grabowski, PhD, a health policy researcher at Boston-based Harvard Medical School who studies nursing homes, told the Times getting second booster shots to residents is a high priority.
“We have a lot of nursing homes around the country that lag behind,” Dr. Grabowski told the Times. “I think there are going to be real issues of equity here.”
At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.
