Health insurers partner with cities, organizations to increase vaccinations

Mary MacDonald

04/19/2021

Mayor Jorge O. Elorza vaccination — PROVIDENCE MAYOR Jorge O. Elorza received his vaccination at a city clinic recently. At right is Dr. Eugenio Fernandez of Asthenis Pharmacy, which manages several clinics in Providence. / COURTESY CITY OF PROVIDENCE.

PROVIDENCE – Health insurance companies are actively partnering with community organizations, state agencies and cities to help vaccinate people who are at high risk for complications if they contract COVID-19. Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island will partner with Providence to help get its members scheduled for vaccinations, including people who may need help with…