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More than Bricks and Mortar—Taking Healthcare Beyond Hospital Walls
How to address social determinants of health on Chicago’s South and West Sides by Debra Wesley and Helen Margellos-Anast, MPH
Premiums Continue Upward Push
As in 2021, Illinois leads the latest list of states with the largest proportion of premiums that increased by 10% or more.
Childhood Obesity
Communication strategies for healthcare practitioners by Patti L. Ellis, RN, CPHRM
How CMS Works for You
The Chicago Medical Society attacks practice burdens, scope intrusions, and payment woes... THE CHICAGO Medical Society is the most active uniting and fighting for all physicians.
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Illinois Expands Health Benefits for More Adult Immigrants
Medicaid expansion provides a life-line to undocumented immigrants, according to health advocates and physicians - Public Health News in the May 2023 Issue of Chicago Medicine Magazine
Healthcare’s Post-Growth Reset
As leaders “keep the lights on,” where will growth come from? By Dan Clarin, CFA (May 2023 Issue of Chicago Medicine Magazine)
Tuning in to Your Own Behavior: Are You Tone Deaf?
Most costly medical errors result from disruptive behavior By Melinda Malecki, JD (in the May 2023 issue of Chicago Medicine Magazine)
Gun Carrying Trauma Surgeon-Cop Shares His Thoughts on Firearm Violence
Read the Firearm Pandemic Series Part 3 (by Howard Wolinsky) in the May 2023 Issue of Chicago Medical Magazine: Doctor carries his ASR-15 rifle on his body along with his medical bag.
Highland Park MD Couple Turns Trauma to Action
Firearm Pandemic Series Part 2 (by Howard Wolinsky) - Shooting leads physician couple to finding their voice opposing assault weapons (Chicago Medicine Magazine May 2023)
Chicago Physicians Apply Public Health Tools to the Firearm Pandemic
Firearm Pandemic Series, Part One: Three physicians tell Chicago Medicine why they have taken on this challenge. By Howard Wolinsky
A Return to Capitol Hill
In the April 2023 issue of Chicago Medicine Magazine, read about how an energized CMS advances agendas physician workforce, patients' bill of rights
What Is the “Own Occupation” Disability Policy?
This article outlines three things you should look out for in your policy and suggests ways to strengthen your coverage. An article by Jennifer Danish, JD, in the April Chicago Medicine Magazine.
ChatGPT and Privacy Risks (April 2023 CMM)
Generative artificial intelligence technology chatbots rely heavily on the accuracy of vast quantities of online data By Aileen Murphy, JD, Kara Du, JD, and Cynthia Suarez, JD
AMA Interim Meeting of the House of Delegates, November 11-14, 2023
Officials and members gather to address policy at the AMA Interim Meeting.
Washington Health Law Summit, December 11-12, 2023
As the future of U.S. healthcare continues to evolve, the 21st Annual Washington Health Law Summit (WHS) is the one event you can’t afford to miss!
Physicians Legal Issues: Healthcare Delivery and Innovation Conference, September 7-8, 2023
Learn at this educational partnership between the Chicago Medical Society and American Bar Association Heath Law Section.
AMA Annual Meeting of the House of Delegates, June 9-14, 2023
Officials and members gather to elect officers and address policy.
American Conference on Physician Health 2023, October 11-13
This scientific conference is sponsored jointly by the American Medical Association, Mayo Clinic and Stanford University.
Upgraded CMSDocs.org Website
The CMSDocs.org website has been upgraded and once again supports member login.
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