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Friday, Jan. 14, 2022
New patient resources promote diabetic eye exams
Vision problems and loss are serious concerns facing people with diabetes.

Diabetic retinal eye exam is also an important HEDIS quality measure for primary care physicians to complete. Working with patients to ensure the exam is completed annually can help improve patient care and quality scores.

The Physician Alliance created the following materials to help practices remind diabetic patients about the importance of checking their eyes:


Additional patient education materials for diabetes management and other health issues can be found on TPA's Learning Institute.
Learn how to launch a successful flu vaccine program
Don't miss a special education webinar to learn how to make your practice's flu vaccine program the best yet!

Tips for Flu Vaccine Purchasing webinar
Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022; 12-12:30pm

It’s that time again to pre-order flu vaccines. Join this webinar to learn tools to better manage and promote your immunization program. Discussion will include:

  • How to promote practices’ flu vaccines
  • Importance of pre-booking your vaccines
  • Differences in flu vaccines
  • Purchasing options
  • Benefits of a buying group
  • Q&A

Presenter: Rand Duechler, business development, Atlantic Health Partners. Rand leads Atlantic sales efforts, with a focus on working with physician organizations and their member practices. His efforts have enabled practices and clinics to strengthen their immunization efforts with improved financial performance. Atlantic Health Partners is a TPA Affiliate Partner.

Webinars are complimentary and open to TPA member practices only.
Free support for healthcare workers
While the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic affects all aspects of society in some way, healthcare workers continue to be highly impacted emotionally, mentally and even physically. Burnout, anxiety and other stress-related concerns are commonly reported by healthcare workers. Getting support is important.

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is offering free virtual support groups for healthcare workers and first responders. These weekly groups occur every Thursday in January at 9am and 4pm to provide an "opportunity to share your ups and downs with people who understand them the best: other frontline workers. You’ll hear about their experiences, too." A trained Stay Well crisis counselor will moderate each session.

Michigan's Stay Well program also provides a variety of resources for healthcare workers. These include topics such as creating a stress resilience plan, tips for staying mentally and emotionally healthy, plus links to apps, childcare resources, employee assistance, and more. View the resources here.
FDA expands boosters to 12 years and older
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention recently updated their information and communication resources to reflect the updated recommendations for Covid-19 booster shots.

In early January, the FDA and CDC made recommendations to expand booster shot eligibility to children as young as 12 years old.

The CDC also updated their resources to combat common myths and share facts about the Covid-19 vaccine. There is also a section of myths and facts about the vaccine for children that may be helpful for pediatricians and family medicine practices.
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