Organizations and Coalitions of Which the Medical Society is a Member—2007
Below is a summary of the Pennsylvania Medical Society's involvement and accomplishments as members of various national and statewide organizations and coalitions (listed alphabetically).
Purpose:
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To provide a professional home, technical assistance and resources for researchers and policy professionals. Committed to the vision of improving health and health care by generating new knowledge and moving knowledge into action. |
Society/staff
involvement: |
Individual members
(Dennis Olmstead) |
Accomplishment:
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Has 3,200 research members and 100 affiliated organizations in US and abroad. Produces Health Affairs, HSR Journal and the Milbank Quarterly. |
| $ contributions: |
$175 per year |
Other members:
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National health services researchers and health policymakers |
American Society of Medical Association Counsel
Purpose:
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To coordinate legal activities among states and between states and AMA General Counsel’s Office. |
Society/staff
involvement: |
Participating member
(Elizabeth Metz) |
| Accomplishments: |
Sharing and networking. |
| $ contributions: |
$2200 per year for each Society counsel |
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Other members:
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Most state and specialty counsels |
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Department of Health Arthritis Task Force
Purpose:
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To develop a plan for prevention and treatment of arthritis. |
Society/staff
involvement: |
Member
(Barbara Layne) |
| Accomplishments: |
Continues to develop plan. |
| $ contributions: |
None |
Other members:
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Arthritis Foundation
Specialty societies for orthopedics and rheumatology |
Department of Health Hospital Regulations Work Group
Purpose:
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To revise and update DOH's rules and regulations regarding licensed health care facilities. DOH announced intent to continue process. |
Society/staff
involvement: |
Member
(Don McCoy/Catherine Wilson) |
Accomplishments:
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Working on promulgation of changes to chapters of the hospital regulations. |
$ contributions:
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Staff and physician participation in review of regulations. |
Other members:
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Health Law Project
The Hospital & Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania
Individual hospitals |
Department of Public Welfare Medical Assistance Advisory Committee
Purpose:
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To advise DPW on operation of Medical Assistance program. |
Society/staff
involvement: |
Member and chairperson
(Don McCoy) |
Accomplishments:
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Review of draft Medical Assistance regulations; react to proposed Medical Assistance changes. |
| $ contributions: |
None |
Other members:
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Consumer organizations
The Hospital & Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania
Managed Care Association
Medical Assistance Managed Care
Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians |
Department of Public Welfare Medical Assistance Advisory Committee—Managed Care Subcommittee
Purpose:
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To advise MAAC and DPW on issues affecting managed care in Pennsylvania. |
Society/staff
involvement: |
Member
(Don McCoy) |
Accomplishments:
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Has 3,200 research members and 100 affiliated organizations in US and abroad. Produces Health Affairs, HSR Journal and the Milbank Quarterly. |
| $ contributions: |
None |
Other members:
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Managed Care Association
Managed care plans
Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians |
Purpose:
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To provide assistance to Pennsylvania businesses on creating a drug-free workplace. |
Society/staff
involvement: |
Medical Society has been a sponsor and has a member on the board.
(Diane Seibert) |
| Accomplishments: |
Has provided a number of programs for various employers. |
| $ contributions: |
$195 in 2000 |
Other members:
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Attorney General of Pennsylvania
Governor's Office
Physician General
Numerous corporations and businesses |
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Purpose:
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To collect and analyze health care cost and quality data. |
Society/staff
involvement: |
Staff liaison
(Don McCoy) |
Accomplishments:
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HC4 has produced numerous public reports on health costs. |
| $ contributions: |
None |
Other members:
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AFL-CIO
The Hospital & Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania
IBC
PA Chamber
Other business/labor organizations |
Purpose:
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To provide opportunities for health care financial professionals access to technical and management information, certification, colleague interaction and professional benefits. |
Society/staff
involvement: |
Member
(Bernie Lynch) |
Accomplishments:
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We participate in the legislative and reimbursement committee for local Appalachian Chapter. Opportunity to network with health care financial/reimbursement professionals. |
| $ contributions: |
$180 per year |
Other members:
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National organization for health care financial management professionals |
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Lancaster County Business on Health
Purpose:
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To provide education on health care related issues and promote cooperation among providers, payers and insurers. |
Society/staff
involvement: |
Participating member of Strategic Planning Committee
(Mary Ellen Corum) |
Accomplishments:
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Educational programs; created Internet site to advance employee and patient understanding of health care benefits; employer tool kit for starting a wellness program. |
| $ contributions: |
$50 per year |
Other members:
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Business
Health plans
Physicians |
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Purpose:
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To enhance health care delivery and administration through a broad range of group practice leadership and professional development, education, credentialing, information, communication, advocacy, networking and research activities. |
Society/staff
involvement: |
Allied member
(Dennis Olmstead) |
Accomplishment:
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Work closely with AMA on health care reform, Medicare payment reform and other third party payment issues. Provide educational forums, telephone conferences. |
| $ contributions: |
$355 per year in dues |
Other members:
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Consultants
Corporate members in fields related to physician group practices
Non-physician administrators of group practices large and small
Physicians |
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National Business Coalition
Purpose:
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To assist coalition movement for meaningful change in local health care markets. |
Society/staff
involvement: |
Affiliate member
(Mary Ellen Corum) |
Accomplishments:
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Voice of nearly 100 coalitions nationwide. |
| $ contributions: |
None |
| Other members: |
8,000 employers nationwide |
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Purpose:
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To collect and analyze data on serious events and incidents in health care facilities. |
Society/staff
involvement: |
Staff liaison
(Don McCoy) |
Accomplishments:
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Developed a facility reporting procedure to report and analyze serious events and incidents. |
| $ contributions: |
None |
Other members:
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The Hospital & Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania
Legal, nursing, public representation |
Patient Safety Forum
Purpose:
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To share information and pursue projects to enhance patient safety in Pennsylvania. |
Society/staff
involvement: |
Medical Society started the coalition.
(Don McCoy) |
| Accomplishments: |
Working on an MRSA infection reduction program. |
| $ contributions: |
Approximately $3,000 per year for operation |
Other members:
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HC4
Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority |
PA Association of Governmental Relations
Purpose:
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To promote ethical lobbying and keep members informed of current issues. |
Society/staff
involvement: |
One of the original members (1992)
(Larry Light, past president/3 members) |
| Accomplishments: |
Opposed “one-sided” lobbying campaign reform. |
| $ contributions: |
$95 per year for each of four lobbyists |
Other members:
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Lobbyists from: Associations and corporations
The Hospital & Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania
Law firms
PA Chamber
Utilities contract lobbyist |
PA Bureau of Workers’ Compensation—Provider Insurer Advisory Committee
Purpose:
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To provide advice to Bureau on operation of Workers' Compensation program. |
Society/staff
involvement: |
Member
(Don McCoy/Catherine Wilson) |
Accomplishments:
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Developed medical report form. Revised WC fee schedule. Worked on WC policy changes regarding health care service delivery and reimbursement. |
| $ contributions: |
None |
Other members:
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The Hospital & Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania
Insurance Federation
Pennsylvania Association of Rehabilitation Facilities
Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association
WC insurers |
Purpose:
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To promote economic development, municipal cooperation and good government. |
Society/staff
involvement: |
Member, along with PMSCO
(Roger Mecum) |
Accomplishments:
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Studies on government spending and business development across Pennsylvania |
| $ contributions: |
$500 per year |
Other members:
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Highmark, other insurers
Most large employers in PA |
Purpose:
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To develop statewide standards for emergency medical services. With the passage of Act 45 of 1985, the Council became the official advisory body to the Secretary of Health on EMS matters. |
Society/staff
involvement:
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Society is one of the founders. Has a position on the Board of Directors. Also has positions on several committees. (Don McCoy) |
Accomplishments:
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Established a system of voluntary standards for upgrading emergency medical services in Pennsylvania. Created training and testing standards for emergency medical services personnel. |
$ contributions:
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The organization is funded through a contract with the Pennsylvania Department of Health so no dues are charged. The Society has traditionally contributed $1,000 per year to this organization. |
Other members:
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The Hospital & Health System Association of Pennsylvania
PaACEP
PAFP
PA Trauma Systems Foundation |
Purpose:
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To establish standards for trauma centers in Pennsylvania and accredit those that meet those standards. |
Society/staff
involvement: |
Board member
(Don McCoy) |
Accomplishments:
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System of trauma centers is in place in Pennsylvania. |
| $ contributions: |
None |
Other members:
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The Hospital & Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania
PA Department of Health |
Purpose:
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To increase taxes on tobacco and reduce its use. |
Society/staff
involvement: |
Medical Society is a member
(Barbara Layne) |
Accomplishments:
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Increased awareness of anti-tobacco legislation. |
| $ contributions: |
None |
Other members:
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American Cancer Society
American Heart Association
American Lung Association |
Purpose:
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To promote the varied interests of the business community (small and large businesses). |
Society/staff
involvement:
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Founding member of the PA Civil Justice Coalition (CJC). Staff also invited to participate in a variety of issues such as Workers’ Compensation, managed care and employer education.
(Roger Mecum) |
| $ contributions: |
$1,396 per year |
Other members:
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Businesses—large and small—statewide. |
Purpose:
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To support development of statewide network for exchange of PHI. |
Society/staff
involvement: |
Society is founding partner.
(Darlene Kauffman/Roger Mecum) |
| Accomplishments: |
In organizational development stage. |
| $ contributions: |
$310 per year |
Other members:
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Founding partners:
Pennsylvania Medical Society
Quality Insights of Pennsylvania |
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Last Updated: 8/7/2008