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1Public Health Programs, Mercy Health Plan, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Abstract:
Immunization rates among the very poor are critically low. The solution to improving rates requires technological tracking of immunizations linked to extensive home visiting outreach services as well as physician and member support services to increase compliance with recommended immunization schedules. This paper describes the development and implementation of a comprehensive immunization program which incorporates these strategies for members of a Medicaid managed care organization. Analysis of preliminary data provides some indication of the value of the tracking system and the effectiveness of incentives and home visiting on member compliance with immunizations.
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