It is estimated that about 7-10 percent of U.S. physicians currently dispense pharmaceuticals to their patients. These doctors come from every clinical perspective: student health centers, urgent care clinics, occupational medicine clinics, surgery centers, family practice, weight management practices, worksite clinics, pediatrics, podiatry, dermatology etc. Physicians see dispensing as a mechanism for providing convenience to the patient while supplementing practice revenue. Physician dispensing is a proven way to generate revenue in a world of shrinking reimbursements. Many clinics charge nominal fees for dispensed medications and offer a variety of prepackaged pharmaceuticals in counts ranging from 6-50 pills per bottle. Medication dispensing, a tool for all types of physicians to better serve their patients while growing their practices.
TONY PURKEY JOINS NORTHWIND AS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, CLIENT STRATEGIES
Betsy Bigler | Mar 7th, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS, March 7, 2024 – Northwind has announced the addition of Tony Purkey as Senior Vice President, Client Strategies. “Demand from our self-funded employer and union clients is driving rapid growth,” said Phillip Berry, CEO. “Tony Purkey joins Northwind at a time when we need high-integrity leaders with expert knowledge in employer-sponsored health and the … more »