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SCPIE is honored to be endorsed by the following medical/specialty associations and societies:
At SCPIE, we take great pride in our long-standing partnership with these outstanding and dedicated organizations. They provide advocacy and support to the medical profession and to patients in untold ways.
Because there is strength in numbers, SCPIE encourages all physicians and surgeons to be part of their county, state and national medical and specialty associations. If you are not currently a member, we hope you will seriously consider joining.
Medical and specialty societies represent thousands of physicians and surgeons, advocating on their behalf – and on behalf of patients – in the courts, state legislatures and Congress, and in interactions with HMOs and government regulatory agencies. This assures that the voice of physicians and surgeons is heard on such important issues as national and state tort reform, capitation/reimbursements, government regulation and quality initiatives.
In addition to advocacy for members and patients at the county, state and national levels, medical and specialty societies offer a broad range of benefits and services. Examples of the types of valuable benefits offered by organized medicine and specialty societies include the following:
- Reimbursement and managed care assistance
- Contract evaluation and negotiation services
- Patient referral service
- Regulatory assistance
- Peer review
- Practice management assistance programs
- Insurance programs (workers’ compensation, health and dental, long-term disability, life, etc.)
- Continuing education certification programs, including online continuing education
- Various financial products and services (credit unions, financial/investment planning, audit defense, tax consulting, etc.)
- Publications and educational materials specifically geared to their members’ interests
- Professional and/or public service committees
- Entertainment discounts
- Discount programs (auto insurance, car rental, etc.)
- Membership directories, including online directories
- Forums addressing professional issues
Check with your medical and specialty societies to find out which benefits may be offered. We think you’ll agree that membership is well worth the investment!
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