Quick Covid-19 Primary Care Survey, Series 25

Abstract

COVID-19 vaccines are now available, yet primary care remains a largely untapped resource in vaccine administration. 99% of clinician respondents believe primary care should be helping with vaccine distribution, yet only 1 in 5 are currently involved. 6 in 10 practices are willing and ready to assist with vaccine distribution but face obstacles, such as lack of storage, staffing, or PPE required. This despite the fact that primary care can help reach vulnerable and at-risk patients and has vast vaccine experience. Among respondents, 20% were practicing in rural communities, and 17% were caring for almost exclusively Medicaid covered patients, and 6 in 10 had patient panels in which at least 75% patients have multiple chronic conditions.