Continuing Medical Education
The Illinois State Medical Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. Find out more information about CME activities, accredited CME sponsors, as well as how to become one..

Medical Legal Library
The ISMS Member Library provides a central location where members can access ISMS Medical Legal publications and other valuable documents made available online.

Hassle Factor Log
Through the Division of Member Advocacy, the Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS) offers direct assistance to ISMS members who experience difficulties or hassles with the policies or procedures of various government agencies and third party payors including Medicaid, Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, HMOs, PPOs, IPAs, etc.

Additional Resources

• Public Health and Patient Safety

• Screening Pregnant Women for Alcohol,
  Tobacco and Drug Use

• Electronic Death Registration System Quick Guide

  Pandemic (H1N1) Influenza Preparedness

• Seasonal Influenza Preparedness

• IDPH offers guidance to clinicians on influenza activity and planning, and for patients on when to seek medical care for possible influenza.

• Bee First in Line: Tool Kit for Influenza
  Vaccination of Health Care Professionals

• Reform Your Health
  Read ISMS Principles for Fixing our Health System
   

• E-Prescribing Quick Guide

• New Regulations for Practices Using Lasers

• Red Flags Rule Resources

• Licensure

• Credentialing

• Health Savings Accounts (PowerPoint)

• Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) Resources

• Cultural Competency Resources

• Resident Physician Burnout Resources

• Medical Benevolence Fund

• Obesity Resources

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

• CMS MLN ARTICLES

• Open Door Forums