Alignment Healthcare Announces Special Blog Post on What Seniors Need to Know About Staying Safe, COVID-19 Vaccinations and the Delta Variant

Rhea-AI Summary

Alignment Healthcare (NASDAQ: ALHC) announced measures to enhance senior health safety amid the COVID-19 Delta variant. The company has actively supported seniors by offering meal deliveries and transportation to vaccination sites, achieving an 80-90% vaccination rate among members. Additionally, it launched a virtual-first health plan leveraging its proprietary technology, AVA®, to remotely monitor members’ health every 30 minutes. These initiatives aim to provide customized care while ensuring the safety of vulnerable populations during the pandemic.

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• 80-90% vaccination rate among members indicates effective health measures.
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ORANGE, Calif., Aug. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the pandemic continues with new concerns about the COVID-19 Delta variant, Alignment Healthcare (NASDAQ: ALHC) today announced a special blog post on how seniors can continue to stay safe and healthy during the surge. Read the full post here at https://www.alignmenthealthcare.com/What-Seniors-Need-to-Know-about-the-Delta-Variant.

“Since the start of the pandemic, we have been proactively checking in our seniors, offering added day-to-day support, such as delivering meals, access to transportation to grocery stores or helping them schedule vaccination appointments,” said Dr. Arta Bakshandeh, chief medical information officer, Alignment Healthcare. “We also hosted a series of virtual town halls to answer member questions, and share vital information related to COVID-19. To date, 80-90 percent of our members have been vaccinated with at least the first dose.”

In 2021, Alignment also launched a virtual-first health plan to enable seniors to seek safe and convenient care during the pandemic. Powered by the company’s proprietary technology platform, AVA^®, our care teams were able to remotely monitor members’ health status in real time every 30 minutes, including those with COVID-19.

For more information, visit www.alignmenthealthcare.com.

About Alignment Healthcare

Alignment Healthcare is a consumer-centric platform delivering customized health care in the United States to seniors and those who need it most, the chronically ill and frail, through its Medicare Advantage plans. Alignment Healthcare provides partners and patients with customized care and service where they need it and when they need it, including clinical coordination, risk management and technology facilitation. Alignment Healthcare offers health plan options through Alignment Health Plan and also partners with select health plans to help deliver better benefits at lower costs.

Media Contact

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FAQ

What initiatives has Alignment Healthcare taken during the COVID-19 Delta variant surge?

Alignment Healthcare has implemented support measures for seniors, including meal deliveries and transportation to vaccination sites, resulting in an 80-90% vaccination rate among members.

What is the vaccination rate of Alignment Healthcare's members?

The vaccination rate among Alignment Healthcare's members is reported to be between 80-90% with at least the first dose.

What is the purpose of Alignment Healthcare's virtual-first health plan?

The virtual-first health plan aims to provide seniors with safe and convenient access to healthcare during the pandemic, utilizing the AVA® technology for real-time health monitoring.

How does Alignment Healthcare support seniors during the pandemic?

The company has been proactively checking in on seniors, delivering meals, providing transportation, and hosting virtual town halls to answer questions related to COVID-19.