Zocdoc CEO Explains COVID Vaccination Portal Promoted By Mayor

Dr. Allison Arwady says Chicago’s partnership with Zocdoc gives people another option to connect with providers as more vaccine arrives.

By Meha Ahmad
A health care worker administers the COVID-19 vaccine to a resident in Tampa, Fla., on Jan. 10. Seniors in Florida’s Leon County have had trouble signing up for the vaccine and a local reporter tried to help them.
A health care worker administers the COVID-19 vaccine to a resident in Tampa, Fla., on Jan. 10. Seniors in Florida's Leon County have had trouble signing up for the vaccine and a local reporter tried to help them.
A health care worker administers the COVID-19 vaccine to a resident in Tampa, Fla., on Jan. 10. Seniors in Florida’s Leon County have had trouble signing up for the vaccine and a local reporter tried to help them.
A health care worker administers the COVID-19 vaccine to a resident in Tampa, Fla., on Jan. 10. Seniors in Florida's Leon County have had trouble signing up for the vaccine and a local reporter tried to help them.

Zocdoc CEO Explains COVID Vaccination Portal Promoted By Mayor

Dr. Allison Arwady says Chicago’s partnership with Zocdoc gives people another option to connect with providers as more vaccine arrives.

By Meha Ahmad
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Chicagoans looking to get the COVID vaccine can now use an online portal to make finding appointments and providers in their area easier. The city of Chicago is partnering with Zocdoc to cut down on the work some residents have had to go through to make a vaccine appointment.

Reset talks to the Zocdoc CEO about the new partnership, what it means for access and if the platform is prepared to prevent people who try to cheat the system.

GUEST: Dr. Oliver Kharraz, CEO of Zocdoc