IMPAC is a voluntary non-profit, unincorporated, permanent membership organization. IMPAC serves as the unified political action arm of Illinois physicians and their spouses. Funds collected through IMPAC memberships, used solely in support of candidates, are administered independently of other professional groups. However, the program is operated in harmony with the legislative objectives of the Illinois State Medical Society. Individual participation in IMPAC is one means by which the individual physician and his or her spouse can effectively participate in political action.
IMPAC participates primarily in election contests for legislative offices - both those in the Illinois General Assembly and in the U.S. Congress.
IMPAC's organization consists of a chairman, an executive committee, and a council. Political action activities are implemented by local physician support committees formed on behalf of candidates in Congressional or other legislative districts. Candidate selection and support are determined on the basis of evaluations and recommendations submitted to the council and executive committee by local committees and individual physicians, thus assuring members of a "grass roots" voice in IMPAC activities.
For additional information, visit the IMPAC website or send an email.