Illinois Medicine Express

License Renewal Tips for Members, Policyholders and Do-It-Yourselfers

Thu, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 -0600

ISMS and ISMIE Mutual can renew medical license and controlled substance licenses for members and ISMIE Mutual policyholders.

Plan to Switch State HMOs Could Create Health Care Chaos

Thu, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 -0600

ISMS strongly opposes a proposal from the Governor’s office that would switch the state’s HMO contracts for thousands of state employees, retirees and dependents starting July 1, 2011.

Health System Reform Will Impact You. Are You Ready?

Thu, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 -0600

As a physician, you have no choice but to learn the intricate details about how health system reform will impact you, your practice and your bottom line.

Missing These Benchmarks Could be Costly

Thu, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 -0600

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid will end the first reporting period for its e-prescribing incentive program on June 30.

Maximize Your ISMIE Mutual Premium Discount

Thu, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 -0600

ISMIE Mutual policyholders who requested a Practice Assessment by the April 1, 2011, deadline and are now working toward becoming a Fellow in 2011 are on track to earn a 15% premium discount for two policy years.

Prior Notification Needed for Many Catheterization and Radiology Services

Thu, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 -0600

Member Advocacy has received several calls from physicians who are experiencing an uptick in claims denials for cardiac catheterization and radiological procedures.

Three New Ways to Benefit From Membership

Thu, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 -0600

Save big on practice management products and services offered by companies that participate in ISMS’ Affinity Partner and Recommended Solutions Provider programs.

Highlights from the 2011 House of Delegates

Thu, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 -0600

The House of Delegates discussed a number of resolutions relating to public health and medical practice at the 2011 ISMS Annual Meeting.

Important Work Ahead – Your Input Needed

Thu, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 -0600

Greetings! You may have noticed the photo next to this column is not the same one you’ve been looking at for the past 12 months.

Quick Takes

Thu, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 -0600

EHRs from a legal perspective; More members, stronger advocacy for Illinois doctors;Oak Brook cardiologist now village president

New Member Roster

Thu, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 -0600

ISMS welcomes these new members