On Wednesday, September 2, from 12:00 to 5:00 pm ET, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will host an open online session to receive public comments on a Discussion Draft of the Preliminary Framework for Equitable Allocation of COVID-19 Vaccine, as part of a study sponsored by the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The study will recommend priorities to inform allocation of a limited initial supply of COVID-19 vaccine, taking into account factors such as racial/ethnic and other health disparities, as well as groups at higher risk from COVID-19 due to health status, occupation, or living conditions. Input from the public, especially communities highly impacted by COVID-19, is essential to produce a final report that is objective, balanced, and inclusive.

We received a call late today inviting MHCA to make a 5 minute comment on COVID vaccines in home health, which is considered a community disproportionately impacted by COVID-19, along with LTC facilities.

This link provides more information. We would need to know Weds am so we can respond. I’m certainly willing to provide comments if someone would be willing to provide talking points for me. Please let me know if you would like to be considered for this opportunity. Thank you.

Be Well,

Kathy Messerli

Executive Director

Minnesota HomeCare Association

2550 University Ave. W.,  Ste. 350 S | St. Paul, MN 55114-1900

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Mission: MHCA represents and supports Minnesota home care providers committed to high quality home care services.

Vision: MHCA will shape the home care landscape to improve and sustain quality home care services.