Most medical practices look at their vaccine programs as a public service to their patients and their community—not as a cash cow. But many clinicians are in the dark about how to run a program as well as they run the rest of their practice. Here’s why: vaccine programs are notoriously hard to manage well. … Continued
In the face of a U.S. healthcare system striving to balance a fragmented structure, primary care practices must stand steadfastly as the vanguard while wrestling with pressing issues like adequate compensation, staffing deficits, and escalating expenses. Amid these persistent challenges, it’s imperative that we remain anchored to a pivotal cornerstone of our practice: immunizing our … Continued
Former WellCare CEO and Former Labcorp Chairman and CEO Bring Deep Experience in Health Care Delivery and Management ORLANDO, Fla., August 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — VaxCare today announced the appointments of Ken Burdick and David King to their Board of Directors, bringing two additional leaders with proven track records managing rapid growth and delivering quality in … Continued
Cancelled well visits, delayed screenings, skipped vaccinations—the pandemic caused many patients to stay home instead of visiting their primary care practices for important but non-acute care visits. The long-term impact of missed preventive care appointments is yet to be seen, but in the short term it’s put a huge strain on many practices’ already precarious … Continued
Many of VaxCare’s Medical Directors have received the COVID-19 vaccine, and we couldn’t be more proud. Karen Smith, MD (North Carolina) Evan Saulino, MD (Oregon) Chuck Thornbury, MD (Kentucky) Robert A. Lee, MD (Iowa) Michelle Walsh, MD (Nebraska) Wanda Filer, MD (Pennsylvania) Glen Madrid, MD (Colorado) Arnie Pallay, MD (New Jersey) Kimberly Becher, MD (West … Continued
I think all of us remember where we were in March, 2020 when we heard the news: the federal government had declared a national emergency due to the coronavirus and was shutting the country down. We knew the stay-at-home orders were going to have an effect on our pediatric and family medicine practices. However, none … Continued