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Advancing quality healthcare delivery, promoting Physician education and professional collaboration, and enhancing public health.


  • County Jail Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) Project

    Also known as MAT (medication assisted treatment) or MAR (medication assisted recovery), using medication therapy to assist jailed individuals who need treatment for opioid use disorder detainees makes sense. Jails are on the front lines of the opioid epidemic and also are in a unique position to initiate treatment in a controlled, safe environment. Treatment using MAT for justice-involved persons, particularly when coupled with evidence-based behavioral therapy, improves medical and mental health outcomes and reduces relapses and recidivism.

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  • DuPage County Breaksground on Crisis Recovery Center

    April 8, DuPage County officials, along with health and community partners and first responders, broke ground on the DuPage Crisis Recovery Center (CRC). The facility is intended to be a single service entry point for individuals experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis.

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  • AMA Secures Win on Prior Authorization

    American Medical Association president, Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, offered the following statement on medicine's victory with the new prior authorization process

    Reform of the prior authorization process under the newly issued final rule by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will reduce patient care delays as well as the administrative burdens long shouldered by physicians, while saving practices an estimated $15 billion over the next decade.

  • Tips to battle anti-science aggression

    The persistence of anti-science aggression remains a disheartening reality that appears to be worsening even as the COVID-19 public health emergency has come to an end. Peter Hotez, MD, PhD—co-inventor of the patent-free, low-cost COVID-19 vaccine technology that led to Corbevax in India and IndoVac in Indonesia—has been at the forefront of this battle for two decades, tirelessly defending the safety of vaccines on TV and social media against an onslaught of skepticism and hostility.

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  • Illinois ADVANCE Academic Detailing

    Academic detailing is a one-on-one program that provides accurate, non-commercial, and current pharmacotherapy information. It is a unique interactive program tailored for each prescriber through customized and focused discussions. Illinois ADVANCE also offers online AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ continuing education programs for Medicaid prescribers. Programs are available that physicians may complete to meet their Illinois DEA license renewal requirement.

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  • Telemedicine Options

    This list summarizes the key functionality of the various telemedicine products as reported by the vendors on their own websites. These companies have not been reviewed or vetted by the DuPage County Medical Society (DCMS); this compiled information is provided strictly as a reference for physicians seeking to implement telemedicine into their practice. The list is not exhaustive.

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  • Prior Authorization Reform Bill Signed Into Law

    Thank you DCMS members for speaking up on Prior Authorization.

    "This legislation advances a key belief of mine that I know is shared by millions of residents across Illinois: health care is a right, not a privilege," Governor Pritzker said. "For too long, the misuse of prior authorization led to delays and additional worry for Illinois families in need of care. Through this legislation, we are taking bold action to overhaul this process and ensure Illinoisans have faster access to the quality care they deserve."

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  • Food Safety

    A useful guide for keeping your family safe and your refrigerator fresh.

  • New FDA Webpage on Respiratory Illnesses Associated with Use of Vaping Products

    FDA and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are working closely with state and local health officials to investigate incidents of severe respiratory illnesses associated with the use of vaping products as quickly as possible. While the investigation is ongoing, FDA has created a Consumer Update to provide information for consumers to help protect themselves, as well as a new Lung Illnesses Associated with Use of Vaping Products webpage to provide an overview of these incidents and FDA’s actions to date, as well as recommendations for consumers, healthcare providers, and state health departments.

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  • DCMS Member Only Benefit

    DCMS and MEDIQUS are a winning combination.
    Use your DCMS membership to your advantage with a MEDQIUS Asset Advisors check up of your financial health.

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  • Crisis in Healthcare Workforce

    The COVID-19 pandemic put difficult stresses on the healthcare workforce in the US. Burnout was an issue even before the pandemic. Doctors and nurses are leaving the field creating a shortage of healthcare workers.

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  • Data Resources

    The removal of information from federal health websites during the Trump administration has led to unreliable or unavailable medical guidance. Clinicians can still access archived information through sites like The Wayback Machine and the End of Term web archive. It is recommended that they refer to established clinical guidelines from professional organizations for reliable information.

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  • May 10, Northern Illinois Food Bank Volunteer Event

    Make a difference on May 10 as DCMS physicians, their families, and friends come together to spend the morning volunteering at the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Our work will help ensure that our hungry neighbors will have access to food in their time of need.

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DuPage County Medical Society Resolutions
2017 Illinois State Medical Society Annual Meeting

ADOPTED

Resolution C313 Lawsuit Transparency
Compels ISMS to urge legislation requiring that any party to a lawsuit must disclose financial transactions related to the suit from third-party sources.


Resolution C315 15-Month Prescriptions
Seeks change to Illinois law to allow prescriptions for non-controlled substances to be refilled for 15 months rather than the current 12 months.

ADOPTED AS AMENDED

Resolution C317 Amusement Park Rides
Directs ISMS to advocate for comprehensive oversight and regulation of amusement park and carnival rides in Illinois.

REAFFIRMS EXISTING POLICY

Resolution B207 Abolish Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board
ISMS policy already supports abolishing the Board and repealing all Certificate of Need laws.

Resolution C318 Substance Abuse Treatment
Called on ISMS to support treatment rather than punishment for persons struggling with substance abuse issues.

REFERRED FOR BOARD STUDY

Resolution B206 Transparency About Cost of Medical Services 
Asks ISMS to advocate for medical service price disclosures to patients so they can make better informed health and financial decisions.

Resolution C311 Bicycle Safety
Asks ISMS to advocate for improved biking safety measures, including helmet use, separation of bike lanes and better enforcement of traffic laws.

Resolution A100 House of Delegates Meeting Length
Directs ISMS to rethink the approach to the House of Delegates meeting to find ways to efficiently and effectively complete required business during a shortened session.

REFERRED FOR BOARD DECISION

Resolution C312 Hand Sanitizer Effectiveness
Directs ISMS to encourage studies to determine effectiveness and safety of anti-germ ingredients in topical hand sanitizers.

Resolution C314 For-Profit Medical Schools or Colleges
Calls on ISMS to conduct a study on the long-term viability of for-profit medical schools and the outlook for non-traditional medical education.



NOT ADOPTED

Resolution C309 Tax Exemption for Surviving Spouse of Disabled Veterans
Sought ISMS support for law to assure that property tax exemptions available to qualified disabled veterans extend to surviving spouses. Thought to be outside the scope of ISMS priorities.

Resolution C310 Reporting Acute Flaccid Myelitis
Called for mandatory reporting of Acute Flaccid Myelitis in Illinois and, nationally, to the CDC. Felt to be addressed by the CDC already.

Resolution C316 Railway Safety
Asked ISMS and the AMA to urge prompt implementation of the automatic electronically controlled braking system mandate for all trains. Felt there was little ISMS could do to further address this unfunded mandate.


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Wednesday, May 10, 2017
11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Medinah Shriners at 550 Shriners Drive, Addison, IL 60101

Improving Patient Safety in the Opioid Crisis: What is the Prescriber’s Role?

Heroin and opioid-related overdose deaths are at epidemic levels nationally and in
DuPage County. Opioid use disorder often starts with prescribed opioids, and may lead
to overdose.

You are invited to be a part of the solution, by learning best practices from national and
local experts, and receiving the latest tools and resources to address opioid use disorder.

FREE CME EVENT: 4.0 Credits Available

Advanced registration will be required; details will be forthcoming. This program is offered free of
charge (lunch included).

Intended audience includes: physicians of all specialties (e.g., emergency medicine, primary care,
etc.), dentists, oral surgeons, podiatrists, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants,
pharmacists, nurses, and medical office staff.

Supporting Organizations: DuPage County Health Department, National Safety Council, Illinois
Academy of Family Physicians, Illinois State Medical Society, DuPage County Medical Society,
Chicago Dental Society, Illinois Department of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse.

For more information, please contact Mila Tsagalis at (630) 221-7572.

Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation
Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The Illinois Academy of Family Physicians and
The DuPage County Health Department. The Illinois Academy of Family Physicians is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing
medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation

The Illinois Academy of Family Physicians designates this live activity, Improving Patient Safety in the Opioid Crisis: What is the
Prescriber’s Role?, for a maximum of 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 creditsTM.
The deadline for renewing your medical license with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) is July 31.

Don't wait for a mailed renewal notice - IDFPR has gone paperless this year and the only notice sent was via email in early April. And that only to physicians for whom the Department has a valid email address. If you did not receive electronic notification, you can still renew by providing your medical license number, Social Security Number and date of birth.  

As a member, you can take advantage of the Illinois State Medical Society's renewal services. Simply call 800.632.7478 and let them help you. That saves time and you won't have to pay the $16 "convenience fee" IDFPR charges for online renewals.

The cost of a three-year medical license renewal is $690. Remember to also renew your controlled substance licenses - each costs $15 and requires a separate process.

Renewal site
Our Foundation

Providing Student Scholarships

Fifty years ago the DuPage County Medical Society led efforts to immunize our community against Polio – protecting thousands while prompting the creation of the DuPage Medical Society Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity. As our Foundation celebrates its Golden Anniversary, the $365,000 it has awarded in scholarships to area students in medicine and allied health professions remains tangible evidence of DCMS support for quality healthcare in our community, now and into the future.

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Upcoming Events at DCMS



  • May 14, DCMS Monthly Executive and Governmental Affairs Committee Meetings

    May 14, DCMS Monthly Executive and Governmental Affairs Committee Meetings

    Monthly meetings of the Executive and Governmental Affairs Committees will be held online via Zoom. Executive Committee 4 pm Governmental Affairs at 5 pm.
    May 10, Northern Illinois Food Bank Volunteer Event

    May 10, Northern Illinois Food Bank Volunteer Event

    Make a difference on May 10 as DCMS physicians, their families, and friends come together to spend the morning volunteering at the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Our work will help ensure that our hungry neighbors will have access to food in their time of need.

    We’ll gather at the Northern Illinois Food Bank in Geneva by 9 am that day. Three fulfilling hours later we can celebrate our important work and see the amazing amount of food we were able to sort and pack for distribution! Children age 8 and above are welcome to participate. Make it a learning experience and shared family fun!

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  • June 11, DCMS Executive Committee Meeting

    June 11, DCMS Executive Committee Meeting

    Monthly meetings of the Executive and Governmental Affairs Committees will be held online via Zoom. Invitations to follow. Executive Committee 4 pm.
  • July 9, DCMS Monthly Executive and Governmental Affairs Committee Meetings

    July 9, DCMS Monthly Executive and Governmental Affairs Committee Meetings

    Monthly meetings of the Executive and Governmental Affairs Committees will be held online via Zoom. Invitations to follow. Executive Committee 4 pm, Governmental Affairs Committee 5 pm.