January 2012

Illinois Medicine EXPRESS

Illinois State Medical Society's flagship publication for members: a monthly recap of issues, trends and ISMS advocacy initiatives affecting Illinois physicians.

January 2012

Volume 13 Issue 01

THIS MONTH'S FEATURED ARTICLE

Congress Delivers a Paltry Two-Month Medicare “Payment Patch”

Get the scoop on selecting Par/Non-Par status during the patch; learn about other important changes included in the Medicare physician payment final rule for 2012

THIS ISSUE

REGULAR FEATURES

Top Experts to Tackle the Evaluation Process for Workers’ Comp Impairment

Half-day workshop traveling the state in March & May

New Year’s Checklist: License Renewed, Profile Updated, DEA Registration Current

Make sure your “medical house” is in order

New Laws and Regs that “Kicked In” Jan. 1, 2012

Find out what became effective after “Auld Lang Syne” rang in the new year

Who Can Obtain Medical Records of a Deceased Patient?

Check out ISMS’ new medical legal guideline

Physicians Take Note! New Changes and Reinstatements to the Medical Practice Act

Physicians need to become aware about several new disciplinary provisions

When Does Your ISMIE Premium Discount Take Effect?

See handy chart for earned discount effective date

Healthy Lifestyles Start Early

A physician’s influence can extend beyond that brief checkup or physical

President’s Message: Five 2012 Resolutions for Illinois Physicians
Deepen your commitment to the medical profession

Quick Takes

Join the surge in ISMS Twitter!
Flu season ramping up

ISMS Welcomes New Members

Calendar of Events

Classifieds

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