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4/14/2016   A wise Physician said, The best medicine for humans is “CARE and LOVE” Someone asked, if it doesn’t work? “INCREASE THE DOSE”

4/13/2016   Moving forward from hypothesis to confirmation is announced today.  The details evidence is reviewed in a special report in today’s New England Journal of Medicine

4/12/2016   The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy is the perfect resource for the current information on Zika strategies, research and funding.  Read a report on the growing concern regarding Zika from yesterday’s newsletter.

4/7/16   Although none of us enjoy a vaccine price increase, they are inevitable, particularly if we want development of new vaccines in our future.  Merck is doing what they can to give providers additional time to pay for their vaccines at pre-increase prices. ...

3/30/16   This is an interesting paper, particularly if coupled with recent reports that less than half of US babies are routinely vaccinated with the flu vaccine. In addition to the benefit to the individual, one of the most compelling arguments in support of a...

3/24/16   Return to sanity by marking your calendar to reserve your supply of 2016-17 Influenza Vaccine before March 31st!  Sanofi Pasteur Fluzone Vaccine discounts are available through our physician buying group.  Pre-book your orders directly with Sanofi...

3/23/16   Pfizer has just announced they are joining a list of supporting partners that includes Sanofi Pasteur, MedImmune, GSK, Aeras, Regeneron, Cucell/Janssen, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, John D and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. This exciting...

3/22/16   Thankfully there is no reason to put Smallpox Vaccine back on the routine schedule, but the ACIP did share information regarding laboratory and other health Care personnel at risk of exposure to orthopoxviruses.  Read more

3/16/16   Short-term goals and activity objectives are important but should be in line with the broader more long-term strategic plan for the office.  Cooperative of American Physicians share some insights on this essential topic for practice wellness....

3/15/16   Flu Vaccine Ordering, easy as 1 – 2 - 3!   1 - Decide on # of doses & dates you want delivery for the 2016-17 Influenza season   2 - In March, pre-book DIRECT with the manufacturer!! Our favorite is Sanofi-Pasteur.  They have the largest...

2/18/16   Heath care Professionals can solidify their understanding on this topic with the course titled FDA Overview of Biosimilar...

2/11/16   According to a recent study conducted by Fiserv, 28% of people surveyed don’t understand what EMV is or what benefits it carries.  Traditionally, consumer cards utilize a magnetic strip on the back of the card; however, this method has become antiquated...

2/9/16   Although Physician Buying Group discounts on Pfizer’s Pneumococcal vaccine, Prevnar 13 remain currently unobtainable; MPPG continues diligent efforts toward this goal for their physician members.  Since partnering with Pfizer, they have offered a...

1/28/16   The current climate shows a clear trend toward payers bearing the majority of risk to providers bearing the majority of risk.   How do providers survive financially during this transition from the fee for service payment or volume based incentive model...

1/26/16   The agenda is available for next month’s one day ACIP meeting.  On February 24th  the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices will start their discussions on HPV vaccines then will move on to Meningitis, Influenza, Japanese Encephalitis, and...