H1N1 influenza will likely add not only an increase in seasonal morbidity and mortality, but a considerable boost in public anxiety and demand upon both ambulatory and inpatient services.  CAPG’s medical groups offer a spectrum of regionally adapted responses, and this “bulletin board” will help to share best practices and breaking news from public health, government, and other sources.  

Wells Shoemaker MD, Medical Director, CAPG

• Public Health & Government Information
        1.    CDC Epidemiology and Prevention   9/10/09
        2.    2010 AWARE Toolkit   9/10/09
        3.     Key Points on H1N1 Vaccine   9/10/09
  
• CAPG Best Practices
        1.     Group Preparations   9/10/09
  
• Vaccine Supply Information
        1.    Flu vaccine ordering   9/10/09
  
• CIGNA Preparedness Protocols
        1.    H1N1       9/14/09
        2.    H1N1 preparedness   9/14/09    
  

CIGNA will cover administration costs of H1N1 vaccine for all members except self-funded members who opt out.  At least on Plan (BSC) has indicated that they consider admin costs to be group responsibility for the vaccine which is supplied at no cost by the federal government.  Other policy clarifications will be posted as they arrive.  For more information please click here.  9/17/09    

Wells