The Medical Society: Your Unified Voice in Healthcare

1. Medical Society Membership… • Your Pathway to Becoming Part of a Unified Voice • 2017 The Medical Society…Your unified voice

2. “Our Medical Society can and should play a leading role in affecting changes in healthcare…The Medical Society’s contributions to issues encountered by our physicians are intrinsic to solving everyday practice challenges. Our 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 President Onondaga County Medical Society November 10, 2016 The Medical Society…Your unified voice

3. “We must join together as professional citizens. Silence in the face of wrong is wrong; not to act is to act. Importantly, if you don’t have a seat at the table, then you are probably on the menu. Membership means you have a seat at the table.” Richard A. Beers, MD Past President Onondaga County Medical Society November 12, 2015 The Medical Society…Your unified voice

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 the Annual Medical Student Physician Reception • OCMS supports the White Coat Ceremony by seeking member donations • Legal Grand Rounds programs conducted for residents • OCMS has scholarships for medical students who reside in Onondaga County. Up to $5,000 per year for 4 years. The Medical Society…Your unified voice

5. LOCAL VICTORIES & Achievements • Working in League with the Onondaga County Health Department and other hospital, 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. • 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). The Medical Society…Your unified voice

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. • Step Therapy Bill signed into law by Gov. Cuomo. This measure keeps treatment and prescription directives under the control of physicians, not insurance companies. • 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. • E-Prescribing Exception for Low Volume Prescribers approved • Retail Clinic proposals- ongoingefforts stopped to curb the establishment of ‘limited service’ clinics in retail stores owned by publicly traded corporations. The Medical Society…Your unified voice

7. Member Communications The Medical Society…Your unified voice

8. Important member Services & Benefits • 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 • Endorsed vendors in • personal lines of insurance coverage • collection services, and others • Many are at ‘members only’ pricing The Medical Society…Your unified voice

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 The Medical Society…Your unified voice

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 The Medical Society…Your unified voice

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. The Medical Society…Your unified voice

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 The Medical Society…Your unified voice

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 The Medical Society…Your unified voice

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 • 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. The Medical Society…Your unified voice

15. 2017-2018 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. The Medical Society…Your unified voice

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 The Medical Society…Your unified voice