2018 Medical Society Membership… Areas of emphasis, benefits & services

1. 2018 • Medical Society Membership… • Areas of emphasis, benefits & services

2. Recent OCMS Presidential Priorities “The Onondaga County medical Society has a long tradition of public health advocacy for your patients. We are going to take this to the next level by taking on the addiction industry ...We will… • Stop standing around and watching our patients be killed by drug dealers. Come up with solutions for opposing the addictive drug industry. • Address racism, cultural bias and sexism by making our inclusiveness overt, visible, constantly discussed • Come up with ways to attract young physicians • Actualize our public health orientation by involving community activists.” Brian Johnson, MD President, Onondaga County Medical Society November 9, 2017

3. “Our Medical Society can and should play a leading role in affecting changes in healthcare…Our Medical Society continues to provide our physician community with a unified voice…and we are able to present the fervent issues related to physicians’ daily needs.” Mary Abdulky, MD 2016-17 President Onondaga County Medical Society November 10, 2016 “We must join together as professional citizens. Membership means you have a seat at the table.” Richard A. Beers, MD 2015-2016 President Onondaga County Medical Society November 12, 2015

4. Upstate Medical University and Onondaga County Medical Society Areas of Connection and Cooperation • Upstate Faculty Membership Involvement—Leaders, Faculty, Alumnae • Executive Council Representatives for members, medical student section, residents • Medical students’ chapter activities and programming, plus Medical Student activities like career night and the physician-student mixer • OCMS supports the White Coat Ceremony by seeking member donations • Legal Grand Rounds and other educational programs conducted for residents • OCMS has scholarships for medical students who reside in Onondaga County. Up to $5,000 per year for 4 years.

5. LOCAL VICTORIES & Achievements • Working in League with the Onondaga County Health Department and other hospitals, OCMS is increasing its role in battling the addiction and opioid issues affecting our community. OCMS co-sponsored an opioid training program for physicians and allowed health providers in cooperation with all three Syracuse hospitals. • Expanded Communication with State & Federal Elected Representatives At the Annual Legislative Breakfast and Roundtable discussion and in one-on-one conversations, members get to speak with area state and federal legislators directly so they better understand concerns of physician constituents. • Locally conducted awareness and preventative programs addressing physician stress and burnout as well as offering a free 6-part series (with CME) on wellness strategies. Upcoming programs will include “New Treatments for Concussion” and educational training sessions in the area of addiction. • OCMS continues to offer valuable information to member practices through the Annual Ask the Carriers conference ,and Health Education information to the public by facilitating the Medical Society booth at the NYS fair. • OCMS provides a free for members an office translation placard in cooperation with MAMI services. ($500 value). • Continuing Medical Education opportunities in cooperation with neighboring county medical societies.

6. STATE LEVEL VICTORIES • Providing a free-for-members mandatory, state-approved course on addiction, opioids & palliative care. A no-cost option valued at $150. • Working on collective bargaining for physicians to level the playing field in dealing with insurance carriers. • Eligibility for Excess Coverage Preserved -continued coverage to over 13,000 physicians statewide, mostly practicing in Upstate. • Important improvements and additions to Doctors Across New York Program - This program encourages physicians completing their residency training to commit to practice in underserved areas through such incentives as loan repayment. • Additional funding ($35M) to combat heroin and opioid epidemic. • Working on reasonable implementation of mandated programs such as I-STOP and electronic prescribing. • Retail Clinic proposals- ongoingefforts stopped to curb the establishment of “limited service” clinics in retail stores owned by publicly traded corporations.

7. Member Communications

8. Important member Services & Benefits • No-cost and member-only priced legl services provided by OCMS Gerneal Counsel Norris McLaughlin & Marcus law firm. • Insurance programs available include: • Disability Income, Medigap • Life, Medical Savings Accounts • Auto and Homeowners/Renters • The Onondaga County Medical Society Pictorial Membership Directory. This will be a totally digital publication starting in 2018. • Annual listings of all member physicians • Numerous healthcare resources • Virtual human resources tools through Colonial Voluntary Benefits. • Endorsed & preferred vendors in: • Credit card processing services through Vantiv • Personal lines of insurance coverage • Collection services, and others • Many are at “members only” pricing

9. LOCAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING • Recent Onondaga CMS Programs • Motivational Interviewing • Telemedicine & Telehealth • Medical Reimbursement • Ask the Carriers Conference • NY MGMA Programs—OCMS promotes programs put on by the local chapter of the MGMA • Recent Program Collaborations • Lyme Disease Prevention & Leptospirosis forum with the area veterinary association • Health Information Technology • College Tuition Information • Is Your Practice Secure? • Legal Grand Rounds Programs for Residents • Access to 50+ hours of free CME Credits,including current topics, such as Zika, PTSD

10. IMPORTANT PRACTICE RESOURCES • Access to extensive legal resources through recommended law firms specializing in health care • Webinars on clinical and practice-elated topics: Immunization and PTSD • Advice for office staff on proper handling of insurance claims • WC/Medicaid/Medicare information • Public Health • Information on developments in legislation, regulation and best practices

11. The Role of MSSNY “….MSSNY brings the physician’s experience to the consideration of literally hundreds of issues that come up each year that will affect how you practice. You’ll never hear about many of them, because they are nipped in the bud…Specialties do fine work, but no one specialty can go it alone when it comes to achieving legislative outcomes. The return on members’ investment in dues comes in a variety of forms: • Improved legislative and regulatory outcomes • Modified insurer tactics • Direct assistance in disputes with insurers • Free medical-legal information and reduced hourly rates for legal services • Social and professional networking; leadership development • Free CME on legal, public health, legislative and other topical matters—watch for coming programs on opioids and on burnout. • Daily summaries of health-related items in the news media • Benefits for personal and professional use Without a strong medical society, today’s victories will be tomorrow’s losses, and everyone physicians, their employers and their patients—will suffer.” MSSNY President Malcolm Reid, December 16, 2016.

12. MSSNY member physicians are fighting to • Receive a fair reimbursement for services • Reduce the burden of administrative hassles • Maintain scope of practice based on education for the benefit of our patients • Preserve physicians’ clinical autonomy • Shape health policy based on science and real world experience

13. Membership Protects the profession • Government Affairs Division • Successful legislative and legal advocacy requires a professional, 24/7 team working to achieve positive change while protecting the profession from harmful legislation • MSSNY Governmental Affairs team works on your behalf • In constant contact with legislators in Albany • Legislators seek MSSNY input before they commit on issues • Work behind the scenes to effect outcomes • Participate in healthcare related work committees and task forces • Located down the street from the state legislative chambers • MSSNY provides a strong and respected voice in Albany

14. Social Interaction with Colleagues: • Medical Movie Night • A casual night of movie watching & networking with family and friends • Clambake • Good food and family fun • Medical Student & Physician Mixer & Upstate Career Night Programs • An excellent mentoring opportunity for all involved • Young Physicians Reception • An opportunity for physicians 40 and under to meet and talk • Retired Physicians Luncheons • A chance to catch up with professional friends

15. 2018 DUES CATEGORIES OCMSMSSNY Total Dues 1stYear of Practice$218 $230 $448* 2ndYear of Practice$435 $230 $665* Full Active Dues$435 $460 $895* Note: In New York State, all members must be members in their county of practice or residence and in the Medical Society of the State of New York.

16. Suggestions & Questions Please contact: Jim CoulthartBrenda L. Van Nest Onondaga County Medical Society Medical Society of the State of NY Executive Vice President MSSNY Upstate Outreach Rep. (315) 424-8118 (315) 534-0693 jcoulthart@oncms.orgbvannest@mssny.org