IMPAC: Illinois State Medical Society Political
Action Committee
About IMPAC
IMPAC, the Illinois State Medical Society
Political Action Committee, is a separate, voluntary, nonpartisan, not-for-profit
committee that supports candidates who share the views of the medical
profession. By helping these candidates we are ultimately helping shape
legislation and regulations that affect physicians every day.
IMPAC is most visible at election time, combining the individual voices of IMPAC contributors to forge a strong, unified voice that lays the foundation for successful legislative advocacy.
IMPAC gives 100% of your contributions
to worthy candidates who seek public office. Those candidates are
chosen upon recommendation from IMPAC members in local districts. The
IMPAC Council makes the final decision on contributions based on
several factors, including the candidate's needs in a race.
Candidates the IMPAC council chooses to support understand the
challenges of providing quality health care in today's changing
environment.
Why Should I Belong to IMPAC?
IMPAC
is the physician's unified voice in the political process. Through
IMPAC, physicians can have a much greater, and more visible impact
upon the election process. By becoming an IMPAC member, you have the
opportunity to shape the future of patients' rights legislation and
insurance contract reform. A strong IMPAC helps counter the political
influence of trial lawyers, insurers and others seeking to diminish
the physician's primary role in the health care delivery system.
IMPAC $500 Club
This level of membership demonstrates superior leadership and commitment to having one unified voice trumpeted from the physicians of Illinois. The dedication and support of the $500 Club for political activism plays a major role in improving relationships and understanding between lawmakers and physicians. For a complete list of contributors, click here.
Contributing to IMPAC is an essential step in having your voice heard, and ensuring the interests of your patients and your practice. For more information, please e-mail, phone or write.
E-mail: impac@isms.org
Phone: 312-782-1963
IMPAC
20 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60602
| IMPAC OFFICERS: | ||
| Jere E. Freidheim, MD | (Chicago, Pediatrics) | Chairman |
| Arthur R. Traugott, MD | (Urbana, Psychiatry) | 1st Vice-Chairman |
| Alfred J. Clementi, MD | (Arlington Heights, Surgery) | 2nd Vice-Chairman |
| J. Regan Thomas, MD | (Chicago, Otolaryngology) | Treasurer |