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CCPA Purchasing Partners and Sanofi Pasteur are excited to inform our members that Sanofi Pasteur will be eliminating the $25 service fee currently assessed on non-influenza vaccine shipments less than $600.  read more
 
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As your practice prepares for the upcoming holiday season, CCPA Purchasing Partners and Sanofi Pasteur would like you to be aware of Sanofi Pasteur's 2018 Holiday Shipping Schedule as well as a change to their third-party returns processor.  read more
 
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Effective January 1, 2019 Sanofi Pasteur will update pricing to its contracted vaccines. Effective November 15, 2018 Merck has updated pricing to certain contracted vaccines. For members of CCPAPP, there is currently a 90-day price discount available through February 12, 2019 to purchase Merck vaccine products at the pre-increase price.  read more
 
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Pfizer would like to provide our members with tools to engage patients this winter break season in discussions about the MenB immunization!  read more
 
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Merck recently announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an expanded age indication for GARDASIL 9, Merck's 9-valent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. GARDASIL 9 is now approved for use in appropriate patients ages 9 through 45 years to help protect against certain HPV-related cancers and diseases.  read more
 
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McKesson is pleased to inform CCPAPP members of their presence at the upcoming American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference in Orlando, Florida! Please be sure to visit McKesson's Booth (#1439) on November 3rd through 5th to receive a FREE Flu Marketing Kit while supplies last (purchase of flu vaccine from McKesson is not required).  read more
 
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CCPA Purchasing Partners recently partnered with USPAY, a contracted business partner of Premier, Inc., for our members' credit card processing needs. In addition to highly competitive pricing and outstanding customer service, US PAY is extending its Summer Savings Promotion through the end of 2018!​  read more
 
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CCPAPP would like to remind our members that we are able to offer a special discount to the upcoming Pediatric Management Institute Roadshow 2018 Conference hosted by Pediatric Management Institute (PMI)​  read more
 
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Sanofi Pasteur is pleased to announce that Adacel® (Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine Adsorbed) in a syringe made without natural rubber latex will be available in early August 2018!  read more
 
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Members of CCPA Purchasing Partners are invited to participate in a web-based speaker program hosted by Pfizer on Tuesday, August 21st, 2018 to learn more about "Opportunities and Challenges in Adolescent Vaccinations: Leveraging the CDC Immunization Platform for 16-Year-Olds"  read more
 
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As a reminder, members of CCPA Purchasing Partners are eligible for special pricing on Sanofi Pasteur's Quadracel vaccine. As many of our member practices are preparing for back-to-school visits, please consider the benefits of Quadracel vaccine for both your insured and VFC-eligible patients.  read more
 
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For many physician practices, this time of year is not only known as the summer season but also as sports physical season for their school-aged child- and adolescent-patients. Consequently, this is also the season to vaccinate! Through CCPAPP's partnerships with Sanofi Pasteur, Merck, and Pfizer, our members have access to top-tier discounts on vaccines that can help to keep students healthy and safe...​  read more
 
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Sanofi Pasteur’s 7-module educational program, Cracking the Codes: Flublok® Quadrivalent, Influenza Vaccine: Coding and Reimbursement, is available to view on-demand. This complimentary webinar provides a comprehensive review of correct coding for Flublok Quadrivalent vaccination and information on entitled payment for the 2018-2019 influenza season. Included with the program is a question-and-answer session recorded during a live event held in April 2018.  read more
 
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CCPAPP is pleased to inform our members that we are able to offer a special discount to the upcoming Pediatric Management Institute Roadshow 2018 Conference hosted by Pediatric Management Institute (PMI)​  read more
 
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As many practices are aware, hiring the right fit for your organization can be a timely and costly process that often involves many steps: advertising for the position, reviewing resumes, scheduling and conducting interviews, and performing background checks. The average cost per hire can run $4,129 per employee. CCPAPP would like to remind members of our partnership with Medix, which can provide a solution for hiring that is both efficient and cost-effective.  read more
 
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As CCPA Purchasing Partners, LLC continues to grow, we have our members to thank for it. Thank you to all of our current members and welcome to all of our new members!  read more
 
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CCPA Purchasing Partners is pleased to announce that we have selected USPAY, a contracted business partner of Premier, Inc., as a partner for our members' credit card processing needs. In addition to highly competitive pricing and outstanding customer service, USPAY will be offering a Summer Savings Promotion to members of CCPAPP.  read more
 
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McKesson recently announced that it has been selected as the indefinite sole distributor of Sysmex’s CLIA Waived, 3-part hematology CBC instrument, the XW-100. This is the first and only waived CBC unit in the market!  read more
 
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CCPA Purchasing Partners is pleased to inform our members that we are able to offer a special discount to the upcoming Pediatric Practice Management Conference hosted by Pediatric Management Institute (PMI).  read more
 
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CCPAPP is please to inform members that through our partnership with Warehouse Direct, members have access to top-tier pricing on HP products including Genuine OEM toner, equipment, and performance plus improved network security.  read more
 
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CCPAPP would like to remind members that in addition to office supplies, there are various products and services provided by Staples to meet all of your work needs. Additionally, a helpful feature of StaplesAdvantage allows members to download printed materials and pick them up the same day at a Staples retail store.  read more
 
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In addition to savings on medical supplies through McKesson, credit card processing through USPAY, office equipment through COTG, office supplies through Staples and Warehouse Direct and cell phone plans through Sprint, AT&T and Verizon Wireless, Premier Inc. is able to offer members access to Premier, Inc. Perks at Work and Corporate Shopping. Both programs provide discounts on an array of products and services for business and for activities outside of work...  read more
 
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Conference presentations and handouts are now available to members of CCPAPP!  read more
 
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Please be reminded that McKesson Advantage Club is currently being offered to all McKesson Medical-Surgical customers! This valuable membership-based program offers quarterly "buy one, get one" product specials for its over 200,000 member customers. Each quarter, customers receive new offers from well-known national brand suppliers as well as McKesson's own brand items. Free products are automatically delivered to customers within 7-14 business days of purchase.  read more
 
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Don't miss out on this week's awesome deal from CDW! Please contact Mirza Causevic at 847.371.7633 or mirzcau@cdwg.com if you have any questions or would like to take advantage of this, or any of the other discounts offered by CDW.  Download Document
 
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Merck would like to remind members that when vaccinating patients for influenza this fall, it is also a great time to suggest vaccination against shingles, pneumococcal disease, and HPV.  read more
 
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Our practice management conference, Time for a Check-up, will be held on November 17, 2016! Physicians with administrative and/or management responsibilities for their practice should attend this conference to learn strategies for better managing the practice. Practice managers, administrators, and staff are also encouraged to attend so that they can work with their physician(s) to implement these changes. Registration is now closed, if you are still interested please call 312.227.7442.  read more
 
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CCPAPP is excited to begin working with Cole Andersen, Account Manager for Healthcare at Medix. Cole has taken over all CCPAPP membership accounts for Maggie Kilrea, CCPAPP's former contact who has recently changed positions within the organization.  read more
 
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Pfizer recently launched a 60-second, branded television ad in Chicago which will run through mid-September 2016. The ad is intended to help parents of adolescents understand the importance of talking to their children's doctor about vaccination against meningitis B. The ad also discusses Pfizer's vaccine option of Trumenba. In addition to the branded TV ad, Pfizer offers resources for healthcare providers and patients to help educate them about meningitis B and Trumenba.  read more
 
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Welch Allyn has introduced the Spot Vision Screener as a featured product available to all members participating in the McKesson agreement. The Spot Vision Screener is a handheld, portable device designed to help users quickly and accurately detect vision issues in children as young as six months as well as adults.  read more
 
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CCPAPP would like to remind members that there are various products and services provided by Staples to meet all of your office needs. Additionally, a new feature in StaplesAdvantage allows members to download printed materials and pick them up the same day at a Staples retail store.  read more
 
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Due to the recent meningitis outbreak at Rutgers University (see below*) The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) and Rutgers University have made a MenB vaccine recommendation with support from the CDC, that the following populations receive recommended vaccine series...  read more
 
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In addition to savings on medical supplies through McKesson and cell phone plans through Sprint, AT&T, and Verizon Wireless, Premier, Inc. is able to offer members access to Premier, Inc. Perks at Work and Corporate Shopping. Both programs provide discounts on an array of products and services for business and for activities outside of work.  read more
 
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McKesson Patient Care Solutions (MPCS), a national supplier, provides a new way for members to support their patients across the continuum of care by ordering medically necessary supplies on their behalf. MPCS ships direct to patients so they are able to receive the supplies they need at home and bills their insurance company on their behalf. Please visit MPCS.McKesson.com or view their brochure to read more about this exciting new program.  read more
 
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Please be reminded of our partnership with CDW for discounts on computer hardware, software and office equipment including desktop computers, laptops, tablets, printers and more. Practices have access to savings of up to 38% off retail pricing and special pricing for Lenovo, HP products as well as products from other reputable manufacturers. During the months of June and July, CDW rep Mirza Causevic will waive shipping on all printing orders for up to $30.  read more
 
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This year's practice management seminar, 2016 Time for a Check-Up: Improving the Business Health of Your Practice, is scheduled for November 17, 2016. Make sure you Save The Date!  Download Document
 
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This week is National CPR & AED Awareness Week which spotlights how lives can be saved if more Americans know CPR and how to use an AED. This is a great time to assess the AED needs of your office. If your office currently has an AED, Zoll would like to remind you to check the pads and batteries to see when they expire (most expire every two years).  read more
 
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Howard Ecker + Company (HE+C) formed over 40 years ago to solely represent the needs of tenants in commercial real estate. As a preferred business partner of CCPA Purchasing Partners, they are a reputable firm that works diligently for our members to align office location thinking and practices with long-term fiscal business. Find out how changing your view on your office space can change your company...for the better.  Download Document
 
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CCPAPP's agreement with Pfizer now offers all participating members a 14% discount on Trumenba (Serogroup B Meningococcal vaccine). This discount is in addition to the 2% prompt-pay discount that Pfizer currently offers to its customers. Pricing for Trumenba can be found on the Pricing Page of CCPAPP's website. In order for CCPAPP to maintain the increased discount, practices participating in the agreement must agree to CCPAPP's compliance requirements as well as to Pfizer's direct ordering requ​  read more
 
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CCPAPP is pleased to inform members of new savings with BD Veritor through McKesson. BD Veritor is the market leader in Reader Resulted Rapid Testing in the U.S. Its BD Veritor System revolutionizes test performance at the point of care through its simplicity, accuracy, and efficiency.  read more
 
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CCPAPP and Medix would like to remind members that a great way to minimize turnover and reduce labor costs is by hiring a staffing firm. Regardless of whether your practice is looking for office temps, direct hires, or a specific position that may be difficult to fill, Medix would like to assist!  read more
 
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CCPAPP is excited about an update to our cellular discount program through Premier, Inc. Sprint has been added as a partner and is offering members a discount on most rate plans and accessories.  read more
 
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CCPAPP would like to remind members of the various immunization resources offered by Merck, including those which provide helpful information for adult patients on Zostavax (Zoster Vaccine Live) and Pneumovax 23 (Pnuemococcal Vaccine Polyvalent).  read more
 
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Please join our staff in welcoming Anika Walker to our team as CCPA Purchasing Partners' new Sr. Administrative Assistant! Anika joins us from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, where she served as an administrative assistant and second opinion coordinator for the Gastroenterology department.  read more
 
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As CCPA Purchasing Partners, L.P. continues to grow, we have our members to thank for it. Thank you to all of our current members and welcome to all of our new members.  read more
 
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February is American Heart Month and ZOLL is giving one lucky winner an AED Plus to donate to a charitable organization of their choice!  read more
 
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Merck has received FDA approval for an expanded age indication for Gardasil 9 that includes use in males 16 through 26 years age.  Download Document
 
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CCPAPP would like to remind members of the many tools and resources offered by McKesson to assist with ordering, reporting, managing inventory, analyzing spend, and performing many other tasks associated with the management of your medical supplies.  read more
 
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On November 19, 2015 CCPAPP hosted its 8th annual practice management conference for physicians and practice managers. CCPAPP welcomed a great turn-out of attendees and received strong, positive feedback regarding the speakers and event.  read more
 
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As CCPA Purchasing Partners, L.P. continue to grow leaps and bounds we only have our members to thank for it. Thank you to all of our current members and Welcome to all of our new members.  read more
 
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Please join our staff in welcoming Armetris Forman to her new role as Member Relations Specialist!  read more
 
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CCPAPP is excited to begin working with Theresa Adams, Major Account Representative at IL Paper & Copier Co.  read more
 
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CCPA Purchasing Partners would like to thank all of our sponsors, vendors and participants for a successful practice management seminar which was held on November 19th, 2015. If you missed this year's event or attended and would like more information on one of the topics or speaker information, please contact Armetris Forman at 312.227.7508.  read more
 
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Sanofi Pasteur has announced it's End of Year Promotion, offering members an opportunity to save 3% on select vaccines.  read more
 
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In October 2015, the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) published the June 24, 2015 Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendation stating that the Serogroup B Meningococcal (MenB) vaccination series may be administered to individuals between the ages of 16 through 23...​  read more
 
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Sep 02, 2015 01:01 PM CCPA Purchasing Partners would like to thank all of our sponsors, vendors and participants for a successful practice management seminar which was held on November 19th, 2015. If you missed this year's event or attended and would like more information on one of the topics or speaker information, please contact Armetris Forman at 312.227.7508.  read more
 
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Please be informed that OEC Business Interiors was recently acquired by Office Concepts, and the entity will now operate under the name of Forward Space.  read more
 
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Effective April 1, 2015, Access (formerly Rhinodox) will update its CCPAPP member price list on select services and offerings. While pricing for hard-copy storage and service charges including the minimum monthly charge will increase to remain competitive with the market; scanning, document destruction, and media storage pricing will remain the same as it has for the past 2 years.  read more
 
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Please be reminded that McKesson Advantage Club is currently being offered to all McKesson Medical-Surgical customers! Previously available only to PSS customers, this valuable membership-based program offers quarterly "buy one, get one" product offers for its over 200,000 member customers. Each quarter, customers receive new offers from well-known national brand suppliers as well as McKesson's own brand items. Free products are automatically delivered to customers within 7-14 business days of p​  read more
 
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Pleas be reminded of our partnership with CDW for discounts on computer hardware, software and office equipment including desktop computers, laptops, tablets, printers and more. Practices have access to savings of up to 38% off retail pricing and special pricing for Lenovo, HP products as well as products from other reputable manufacturers.  read more
 
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CCPA Purchasing Partners would like to inform members of savings on Zoll's AED Plus® defibrillators purchased through McKesson. Among various benefits, Zoll's AED Plus® defibrillators are the only defibrillators that meet the American Heart Association Guidelines by offering Real CPR Help® technology. This technology guides rescuers to the required depth and rate of chest compressions through audio and text prompts and helps rescuers perform CPR at the highest level of quality and effectiveness.​  read more
 
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According to the National Immunization Survey, 78% of patients aged 60 or above said they would get the shingles vaccine if their doctor recommended it.  read more
 
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If a practice saw the same number of patients and did the same number of treatments and procedures in 2014 as they did in 2013, the economic result would not be the same. Why?  read more
 
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Warehouse Direct provides more workplace products and related services than any other business product supplier. They specialize in offering complete workplace procurement solution that saves CCPAPP members time and money.  read more
 
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LB Medwaste Services is proud to offer their Online Compliance Portal to aid your facilities in OSHA compliance. The features include: Bloodborne Pathogens Training Safety Plans Online Safety Audits MSDS Database (search, view, print, store and organize MSDS sheets for OSHA/JCAHO compliance ) ICD-9/ICD-10 Software CFR (Code of Federal Regulation)  read more
 
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In over 30 years of coaching, consulting and organizational development work, this is a very common conversation I have had with a physician or leader:  read more
 
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CCPA Purchasing Partners would like to remind members of our partnership with CDW for discounts on computer hardware and large office equipment including desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and more. Practices have access to savings for special pricing on Lenovo and HP products as well as products from other reputable manufacturers.  read more
 
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Access, a nationwide leader in records and information management serving 30 markets in the United States and in Latin America, has acquired the records storage division of RhinoDox Document Solutions Company.  read more
 
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We welcome Kena Norris as our new Executive Director! Please read more about Kena and visit the Our Team page of the CCPAPP website for additional information about each of CCPAPP's staff.  read more
 
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On November 13th, 2014, CCPA Purchasing Partners along with the Illinois State Medical Society will co-host a full day educational seminar for physicians and office staff interested in learning strategies for better managing their practice.  read more
 
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On November 13th, 2014, CCPA Purchasing Partners along with the Illinois State Medical Society will co-host a full day educational seminar for physicians and office staff interested in learning strategies for better managing their practice.  read more
 
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A recent InfoTrends study discovered companies that implement a managed print services strategy saved an average of 20% on their office printing.  read more
 
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If your practice is contemplating self-storage for your medical records and other sensitive documents, please consider using Rhindox as your storage solution. An equivalent amount of space to hold 200 standard boxes averages over $100 a month in self-storage facilities and the same amount of boxes would be about half the price or less a month at RhinoDox.  read more
 
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In addition to the flexible infectious waste services LB Medwaste provides CCPAPP members, they also offer training solutions to help customers ensure compliance with the newest OSHA requirements, including the new Hazard Communication Standard (Effective Dec '13).  read more
 
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CCPAPP recently partnered with Illinois Paper & Copier Co. (IPCC) as well as Warehouse Direct to offer our members great savings on their office equipment and supplies!  read more
 
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CCPA Purchasing Partners would like to remind members of our partnership with Staples for discounts on office supplies, promotional products, print services and more. Staples offers a variety of solutions for easily and efficiently purchasing supplies for your practice. Practices may order online by setting up a Staples account that will automatically apply CCPAPP’s contracted rates to your orders.  read more
 
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The average small business overpays for health insurance by 29%, largely due to difficulties in comparison shopping; working with a knowledgeable insurance agent may help alleviate the high costs and complexity associated with selecting health coverage.  read more
 
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OEC Business Interiors is a full service office interiors resource. They offer a variety of products and services such as office furniture, carpeting & hard surface flooring, reupholstery, wood refinishing, lighting, design services and installation that can work within anyone's budget.  read more
 
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Medical practices face a high cost of doing business, which seems to increase each year. Group purchasing organizations (GPOs) offer a risk-free method for saving money that benefits practices of all sizes. GPOs capitalize on the collective bargaining power of members and obtain discounted rates on medical supplies and services. Leveraging the power of many in the field of healthcare enables even the smallest practices to enjoy substantial savings on necessities like vaccines.  read more
 
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Paresh Patel, National Sales Manager for CCPA Purchasing Partners, was recenty interviewed in PEDIATRIC INC, a blog authored by Brandon Betancourt. Brandon is the practice administrator for Salud Pediatrics, a pediatric office located in the western suburbs of Chicago. The interview discusses why practices should utilize Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) and explains the benefits of joining CCPA Purchasing Partners  read more
 
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CCPA Purchasing Partners, L.P. (CCPAPP) is excited to inform members of a new partnership with IPC Group Purchasing (IPC).  read more
 
 
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