Medical Practice Purchasing Group
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2004
- HeadquartersAgoura Hills, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Medical Practice Purchasing Group does
Medical Practice Purchasing Group (MPPG) is a privately-held Physician Buying Group (PBG) founded in 2004 by Dr. Brian Greenberg, a practicing pediatrician and allergist based in Agoura Hills, California. The organization aggregates the purchasing volume of over 6,000 independent medical practices across the United States to negotiate volume-based discounts with vaccine manufacturers, medical/surgical supply distributors, and a range of practice services vendors. Its partner network includes major vaccine manufacturers (Sanofi Pasteur, Merck, Pfizer, Moderna, CSL Seqirus, AstraZeneca, Dynavax, Novavax), medical supply distributors (McKesson, Henry Schein), medical liability insurers (CAP-MPT), payment processors (Evolv, Merchant Cost Consulting), patient communication platforms (NexHealth, Solutionreach), HR providers (Insperity), and ancillary revenue partners (Proficient Rx, GoCheck Kids, Lab IQ, Physician Hearing Network). MPPG does not develop proprietary technology and operates primarily as a digital-first intermediary with a self-serve participation agreement and phone-based concierge support.
Medical Practice Purchasing Group firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Medical Practice Purchasing Group
- Legal name
- Medical Practice Purchasing Group
- Website
- https://mppg.net
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2004
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Medical Practice Purchasing Group industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Healthcare Group Purchasing Organization
- NAICS
- Professional Organizations (81392)
- SIC
- Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Medicare Plan Distribution & Brokerage (Captive, Independent, FMOs) (FSAIAGAH)
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Where Medical Practice Purchasing Group is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Agoura Hills
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Medical Practice Purchasing Group business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- Vendor Administrative Fees: MPPG is free for medical practices to join. The organization generates revenue through administrative fees paid by vendor partners based on the volume of products and services purchased by MPPG members. According to their Participation Agreement, with respect to purchases governed by 42 U.S.C. 1320a-7b(b) and 42 C.F.R. § 1001.952(j), such compensation will not exceed 4.5%, and the amount is reported to members annually. This is a volume-based, transaction-linked revenue model.
- Loyalty Payments to Members: MPPG shares a portion of administrative fees with members who demonstrate brand loyalty by purchasing from contracted partners (particularly vaccines from Sanofi Pasteur and Merck). These loyalty payments are described as earnings based on the volume and ratio of purchases through MPPG contracts.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Free membership with no cost to join |
| Subscription | Annual | Staples Preferred Business Advantage through MPPG |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Medical Practice Purchasing Group product offering
Product offeringCore offering
MPPG is a free Physician Buying Group that negotiates volume-based discounts on vaccines, medical/surgical supplies, office supplies, medical liability insurance, payment processing, HR services, and ancillary revenue services on behalf of more than 6,000 member independent medical practices across the United States. Members join by completing an online Participation Agreement at no cost and order products directly from MPPG-contracted vendors at preferred pricing. MPPG generates revenue from vendor-paid administrative fees and shares a portion with members as loyalty payments tied to brand-loyal purchasing volume.
Product overview
Medical Practice Purchasing Group (MPPG) is a physician buying group (PBG) platform that provides a comprehensive portfolio of discounted products and services for medical practices. The platform offers a single membership that bundles vaccine purchasing (Sanofi Pasteur, Merck, Pfizer, Moderna, CSL Seqirus, AstraZeneca, Dynavax, Novavax), medical/surgical supplies (McKesson, Henry Schein), office supplies (Staples Advantage), medical waste disposal (MedPro), allergy products (HollisterStier, NIOX, Vitalograph), payment processing (Evolv, Merchant Cost Consulting), medical liability insurance (CAP-MPT), patient communications (NexHealth, Solutionreach), HR services (Insperity), and revenue-generating services (GoCheck Kids, Proficient Rx, Lab IQ, J. Galt, Class Action Capital, Physicians Hearing Network). MPPG connects over 6,000 member practices to contracted vendors, negotiating volume-based discounts on behalf of the group with savings typically ranging from 10% to 40%.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- MPPG Physician Buying Group Membership Free membership program providing independent medical practices with negotiated volume-based discounts across vaccines, medical/surgical supplies, office supplies, medical liability insurance, payment processing, HR services, patient communications, and ancillary revenue services from contracted vendor partners. Members earn loyalty payments based on brand-loyal purchasing through contracted vendors.
- Vaccine Purchasing Program
Quantifiable outcome
- 10% to 40% savings on practice costs through group purchasing
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Medical Practice Purchasing Group
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Medical Practice Purchasing Group technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration5 records
Medical Practice Purchasing Group partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
28 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.
- Sanofi PasteurcoreSanofi Pasteur is a major vaccine manufacturer and one of MPPG's founding partners. They offer the broadest range of vaccines in the world, providing protection against 20 bacterial and viral diseases. MPPG members receive contracted pricing on all Sanofi Pasteur vaccines including Fluzone, Vaxelis, Pentacel, and others.
- MerckcoreMerck is a global research-driven pharmaceutical company and key vaccine supplier to MPPG. They produce 10 of the 18 serious diseases for which the CDC recommends routine vaccination. MPPG members receive discounts on Merck vaccines including VAXNEUVANCE, GARDASIL 9, VARIVAX, ROTATEQ, RECOMBIVAX HB, and PNEUMOVAX 23.
- PfizercorePfizer is a major pharmaceutical and biotechnology corporation. MPPG members receive contracted discounts on Pfizer vaccines including Prevnar 13, Prevnar 20, Trumenba, and COVID-19 vaccines. Members receive a 19% discount on Trumenba when ordered directly.
- ModernacoreModerna is a biotechnology company pioneering mRNA therapeutics and vaccines. MPPG members can save on Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine, Spikevax, through their direct purchase program at modernadirect.com.
- CSL SeqiruscoreCSL Seqirus is a trusted partner for flu vaccine administration with their flu360 platform. They offer FLUAD QUADRIVALENT, FLUCELVAX QUADRIVALENT, and AFLURIA influenza vaccines. MPPG members receive contracted discounts on Seqirus influenza vaccines.
- AstraZenecasecondaryAstraZeneca is a global biopharmaceutical company. MPPG partners with AstraZeneca for FluMist Quadrivalent, an intranasal influenza vaccine for persons 2-49 years of age.
- DynavaxsecondaryDynavax manufactures HEPLISAV-B, the first and only 2-dose hepatitis B vaccine for adults 18 years and older. MPPG members receive benefits on HEPLISAV-B purchases.
- NovavaxsecondaryNovavax is a biotechnology company developing protein-based vaccines. MPPG offers Novavax vaccines to members.
- VaxServe (Merck/Sanofi Pasteur)coreVaxServe is a distribution partner for Merck/Sanofi Pasteur vaccines. MPPG offers VaxServe as a medical supplies option for members.
- McKesson Medical-SurgicalcoreMcKesson is the leading healthcare company for wholesale medical supplies & equipment, pharmaceutical distribution, and healthcare technology. They offer over 300,000 products. MPPG provides contracted pricing on McKesson medical and surgical supplies with next-day delivery to 95% of customers.
- Henry Schein MedicalcoreHenry Schein is a Fortune 500 company and the largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental and medical practitioners. MPPG has renegotiated agreements with Henry Schein for expert guidance and turnkey solutions. They offer over 300,000 branded products with 99% order accuracy and 94% next-day delivery.
- MedPro DisposalsecondaryMedPro Disposal provides medical waste disposal, pharmaceutical disposal, data and document destruction services, and OSHA/HIPAA compliance training. Founded in 2009, they serve over 30,000 healthcare providers in 48 states. MPPG members save an average of 30% on medical waste management with a guaranteed 20% minimum savings.
- Staples AdvantagesecondaryStaples Advantage is the contract division of Staples providing office products, technology products, facilities supplies and breakroom supplies. MPPG members receive free access to the Preferred Business Advantage program (typically $99/year) with savings on over 700,000 products.
- VitalographminorVitalograph provides respiratory diagnostic solutions for healthcare professionals. They offer products for diagnosing, monitoring and managing respiratory health across various healthcare environments.
- NIOXminorNIOX provides FeNO testing for asthma diagnosis and management.
- HollisterStier AllergysecondaryHollisterStier Allergy is North America's sole provider of venom immunotherapy products and offers complete allergenic products including phenol-free extracts, skin testing systems, and immunotherapy treatments. A division of Jubilant Pharma.
- NexHealthsecondaryNexHealth is a complete EHR-integrated patient experience platform. They offer real-time online scheduling, SMS messaging, digital forms, online payments, and patient communications. As of 2021, they manage health records of over 68 million patients. MPPG members receive discounts on the NexHealth platform.
- SolutionreachsecondarySolutionreach is a provider-led, cloud-based patient relationship and communication platform. They offer patient communications, appointment reminders, recalls, newsletters, and surveys. The platform sends over 2 million daily text messages and facilitates over 1 billion patient-provider interactions annually. MPPG members receive substantial discounts.
- EvolvsecondaryEvolv is a leader in Merchant Services for over 25 years. They provide payment acceptance technology, ACH & check solutions, online payments, contactless terminals, point-of-sale systems, and digital marketing. Headquarters in Newburgh, Indiana. MPPG members receive payment processing discounts.
- Merchant Cost ConsultingsecondaryMerchant Cost Consulting helps businesses lower credit card processing costs without switching providers. They review statements to find hidden fees and renegotiate rates. Businesses typically save 30-40% on credit card processing fees. Founded in 2017, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
- CAP-MPT (Cooperative of American Physicians)coreCAP was founded by California physicians in 1975 to address spiraling malpractice costs. Their Mutual Protection Trust (MPT) provides medical professional liability protection to nearly 13,000 California physicians with an A+ (Superior) rating from A.M. Best since 2006. MPPG members save 10-25% off standard MPT assessment costs. Additional benefits include HR support, cyber risk insurance, and practice management consulting.
- InsperitysecondaryInsperity is a publicly traded HR solutions company (NYSE: NSP) providing workforce optimization, payroll, benefits administration, and HR compliance. Headquartered in Houston, Texas. MPPG members receive special pricing through the channel partnership.
- J. Galt CompanyminorJ. Galt Finance Suite helps medical practices raise credit scores and access business credit and capital. Services include corporate credit cards, cash advances, credit lines, equipment financing, and commercial real estate. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded in 2020.
- Class Action CapitalminorClass Action Capital helps corporations identify, process, and manage class action settlement claims. Founded in 2012, headquartered in New York. Has recovered over $200 million for 5,000+ clients. Works on contingency fee basis with no upfront cost.
- GoCheck KidsminorGoCheck Kids offers a cloud-based mobile platform for pediatric vision screening using an iPhone app. Detects amblyopia risk factors and other refractive errors. No upfront capital expenditure - subscription pricing model. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. Over 4 million children screened.
- Physician Hearing NetworkminorPhysician Hearing Network provides audiology and hearing aid services inside qualified physician practices. Practices earn $1,000-$4,167/month in rent revenue with no cost or billing required. Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. Founded in 2018.
- Proficient RxsecondaryProficient Rx provides in-office medication dispensing solutions with prepackaged medications and web-based dispensing software at no charge. Founded in 2013, headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California. Creates ancillary revenue stream for practices while improving patient compliance.
- Lab IQminorLab IQ provides complete in-office laboratory management and supply solutions. Helps set up physician office laboratories with equipment, supplies, staffing, training, compliance monitoring, and coding/reimbursement assistance. Headquartered in Calabasas, California. Founded in 2013.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Medical Practice Purchasing Group competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- PHOENIX (AAPC/AAPPO type PBGs) / Practicemate PBG network: Niche physician-buying-group programs and practice-management buying collectives targeting independent practices. Comparable to MPPG as a PBG/PBG-style aggregator, though typically smaller in member scale and narrower in vendor roster.
Direct peers
- United Physicians Network (UPN): Independent physician buying group model serving independent medical practices through aggregated vendor contracts. Closest direct analogue to MPPG's PBG model, competing on the same independent-practice segment with a comparable no-cost membership structure.
- Cooperative of American Physicians (CAP): Physician-founded member organization providing California physicians with medical liability coverage plus broader practice-support services. Comparable to MPPG in its California physician focus, member-driven structure, and founder-physician governance; MPPG bundles CAP-MPT as a partner today.
Broad incumbents
- Vizient (including Provista): Largest healthcare performance improvement and GPO company with Provista serving non-acute and ambulatory providers. Comparable to MPPG in aggregating ambulatory practice purchasing volume and negotiating vendor contracts, but at enterprise scale with analytics and technology platforms MPPG lacks.
- HealthTrust GPO: Large healthcare GPO serving hospitals, surgery centers, and non-acute sites through aggregated purchasing. Comparable to MPPG's core group-purchasing mechanic but operates at vastly larger scale and broader provider set; serves the same upstream vendors (Med/Surg, vaccines, capital).
- Premier, Inc. National healthcare alliance and GPO serving hospitals, health systems, and ambulatory providers with group purchasing, supply chain, and performance services. Directly comparable GPO function for medical practices but at scale far exceeding MPPG.
- Medline Industries GPO Services: Major medical supply manufacturer and distributor offering group-purchasing arrangements to physician offices and ambulatory providers. Comparable to MPPG as an upstream medical supply distribution channel serving independent practices.
Others
- Henry Schein Medical: Major medical/dental distributor that is a contracted MPPG partner. Comparable as a competing or alternative purchasing channel serving independent practices, with potential to disintermediate PBGs through direct practitioner programs.
- McKesson Medical-Surgical: Wholesale medical/surgical distributor that is one of MPPG's largest contracted partners. Comparable to MPPG as a competing channel into medical practices for medical-surgical purchases; listed as a peer because a vendor relationship of this scale could vertically integrate to bypass MPPG.
- Symplr (vendor management): Healthcare operations and vendor-management platform serving hospitals and large provider organizations. Adjacent comparable to MPPG's intermediary role for vendor coordination, though operating in the larger enterprise segment with a technology platform.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
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Medical Practice Purchasing Group funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about Medical Practice Purchasing Group
What does Medical Practice Purchasing Group do?
MPPG is a free Physician Buying Group that negotiates volume-based discounts on vaccines, medical/surgical supplies, office supplies, medical liability insurance, payment processing, HR services, and ancillary revenue services on behalf of more than 6,000 member independent medical practices across the United States. Members join by completing an online Participation Agreement at no cost and order products directly from MPPG-contracted vendors at preferred pricing. MPPG generates revenue from vendor-paid administrative fees and shares a portion with members as loyalty payments tied to brand-loyal purchasing volume.
Is Medical Practice Purchasing Group a public or private company?
Medical Practice Purchasing Group is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Medical Practice Purchasing Group founded?
Medical Practice Purchasing Group was founded in 2004. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Medical Practice Purchasing Group based?
Medical Practice Purchasing Group is headquartered in Agoura Hills, United States, in the North America region.
How does Medical Practice Purchasing Group make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Vendor Administrative Fees are the primary driver. The others are loyalty Payments to Members.
Who are Medical Practice Purchasing Group's main competitors?
PHOENIX (AAPC/AAPPO type PBGs) / Practicemate PBG network is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are United Physicians Network (UPN) and Cooperative of American Physicians (CAP). Broad incumbents are Vizient (including Provista), HealthTrust GPO, Premier, Inc. and Medline Industries GPO Services. Others are Henry Schein Medical, McKesson Medical-Surgical and Symplr (vendor management).
Does Medical Practice Purchasing Group have an API?
No public API is recorded for Medical Practice Purchasing Group.
What industry is Medical Practice Purchasing Group in?
Medical Practice Purchasing Group's product category is Healthcare Group Purchasing Organization. Its primary akta.pro industry code is FSAIAGAH, Medicare Plan Distribution & Brokerage (Captive, Independent, FMOs). Its NAICS code is 81392 and its SIC code is 8744.