Treat new patients then keep them with your practice with a flu shot drive

Why This Topic Matters

Seasonal vaccine programs can affect patient retention, access, staff workflow, and practice visibility even when they are not major profit centers. The article is relevant to practices looking for general guidance on organizing flu shot clinics and encouraging immunization uptake.

Article Sections

1. Patient encounters

   Introduces the seasonal flu shot program concept and its potential role in reaching new and existing patients. Discusses the patient-facing value of vaccination outreach and practice visibility.

2. The money shot

   Covers financial and purchasing considerations for vaccine programs, including group buying arrangements and other practice-level cost factors. Focuses on general business operations around vaccines.

3. The mouths of babes

   Describes clinic convenience strategies used in pediatric settings and how those approaches may support higher vaccine participation. Includes operational setup considerations for access and patient flow.

4. How to increase immunizations

   Reviews staff workflow and office process themes that support immunization efforts. Discusses standing orders, chart review, and general vaccination protocol management.