Are Older Americans Getting the Recommended Vaccines?

7/5/17 Only one third of older Americans have received the shingles vaccine, Zostavax. Nearly half haven’t received the recommended tetanus booster in the past 10 years. From Pneumococcal to Influenza vaccines the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)...

Flu Vaccine in a Microneedle Patch?

6/29/17 The first phase trial has been completed on the flu vaccine patch. Interesting and promising results were reported in The Lancet. Although more research is necessary and forthcoming, it is an intriguing vaccine delivery alternative.

MPPG Members Receive 30% off Credit Card Processing

6/28/17 Many medical practices are paying much more than they need to for this essential business necessity. After an exhaustive search MPPG found ClearGate Merchant Services provides significantly better pricing and service than their competitors. ClearGate advances...

Med-Waste Systems

6/27/17 When is your medical waste removal contract coming up for renewal? California practices mark your calendars just before that date to review one of Medical Practice Purchasing Group’s very popular vendors, Med-Waste Systems. In addition to medical waste...

August is National Immunization Awareness Month

6/22/17 Prepare for National Immunization Awareness month this year and Join the upcoming VICNetwork webinar (NIAM). Gain access to toolkits and ideas to promote a pro-immunization culture in your organization. The webinar is only an hour. It takes place 11:00am...