Friday, May 28, 2021
Michael Skoch | Chief Medical Director at Nebraska Total Care
Across Nebraska, the COVID-19 vaccine is now available to all adults. Its a hopeful time, as were beginning to see a light at the end of the pandemic. The ultimate goal, of course, is to achieve herd immunity the point when a large part of the population is immune to the virus.
The path to herd immunity, though, isnt without challenges. Universal eligibility hasnt translated into universal access, especially for rural or other hard-to-reach populations, including individuals who are homebound. We need to continue to address structural impediments standing in the way of many Nebraskans accessing COVID-19 vaccines.
Atkinson Nebraska Total Care, in collaboration with its parent company, Centene Corporation, has recognized John Tubbs, MD, of Atkinson, Nebraska with a national award for clinical excellence.
Practitioners are selected each year for the Summit Award for Excellence in Care based on their exemplary performance in a number of quality measures. Centene has sponsored this annual award since 2008.
âWe are pleased to honor Dr. Tubbs with the 2020 Summit Award for Excellence in Care for his commitment to improving the lives in his community,â said Heath Phillips, CEO, Nebraska Total Care. âHe is an exceptional partner for Nebraska Total Care as we work to transform the health of our community, one person at a time.â