Member Benefits
As the largest professional association representing physicians in Illinois, ISMS has been a trusted source of health policy leadership since its inception in 1840.

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.

Check Medicare Enrollment Online, Avoid April Claims Rejections

Additional Resources

• NEW: Check Medicare Enrollment Online,
  Avoid April Claims Rejections 2/18/2010

• NEW: Screening Pregnant Women for Alcohol,
  Tobacco and Drug Use 1/29/2010

• NEW: Appeal Those Claims 1/26/2010

• 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

• Electronic Health Record Incentives for Physicians

• Licensure

• Credentialing

• Health Savings Accounts (PowerPoint)

• Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) Resources

• Cultural Competency Resources

• Resident Physician Burnout Resources

• Medical Benevolence Fund

• Workers' Comp Fee Schedule | Key provisions

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Class Action Settlement

• Obesity Resources

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

• National Provider Identifier Resources

• 2008 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

• CMS MLN ARTICLES

• Open Door Forums