Why Health Care Companies Are Paying Workers To Get The COVID-19 Vaccine
Updated Feb 01, 2021 Coronavirus vaccine hesitancy is surprisingly high among health care workers. Could cash incentives help? Oak Valley Hospital District is offering its employees a $300 bonus to get vaccinated. The independent hospital in Oakdale, California, decided to implement a financial incentive after only 40% of its 600 employees initially turned up to get the shot. Since offering money to those who get the second dose of the vaccine, the hospital has reported a noticeable increase in the number of workers getting vaccinated. The approval of COVID-19 vaccines may represent a huge st...