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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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The spring session of the General Assembly is over and a "stopgap" spending plan is in place, but we face a long road ahead. Gridlock and gamesmanship threaten the stability of our state and put us at risk for serious disruptions to medical care. Other interest groups seek to weaken professional standards, clear the way for frivolous lawsuits and hinder your ability to practice medicine.

In Illinois, nearly every legislative issue remains in play. To see how the dice is rolling, check out ISMS' legislative briefing brochure.

Even with our state’s many challenges, ISMS continues to be effective on your behalf, tackling dozens of issues in the legislature and elsewhere in state government. View our 2016 Update on ISMS Legislative Activity, detailing our advocacy on numerous issues related to network adequacy, medical cannabis, scope of practice, public health, insurance, Medicaid, workers’ compensation and much more.

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Vol. 37 Issue 10                                                                      August 5, 2016
In Brief...
Your biweekly update from the DuPage County Medical Society
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Autumn Activities Abound



None of us really want to think about events for fall while enjoying the sunny days of summer, but this is the time to get those things you want to do on your calendar -- before something else fills the space! 




Start by giving summer a great send-off with our fun "Scrubs and Suds" event, then participate in our autumn activities that will enhance your life, both professionally and personally. The details are below!


"Scrubs and Suds" Craft Brewery Event, August 31



Join us for a fun DCMSPhysicians' Lounge/White Coat Casual event on Wednesday, August 31, as we visit Naperville's only Craft brewery, Solemn Oath.




Come mingle with your colleagues from across the county as together we enjoy a selection of fine beers, get a behind-the-scenes look at the brewing process, and feast on food fromFire It Up Taco Fusion Grill.

  

This event isfree! But space is limited and advance registration isabsolutely required.Do it now! Then mark your calendar and join us August 31, from 6-8 pm.


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DCMS Annual Meeting, October 5




People don't come with warning labels, but we all encounter some who should.  Have some fun learning new ways to cope with difficult personalities.  


During the 2016 DCMS Annual Meeting on Wednesday, October 5, communications expert Lori Klinka will use humor to address the challenges difficult people present and share effective skills we can use when we interact with them. 


Make plans to join your DCMS colleagues and friends at DuPage County's beautiful Morton Arboretum for the Annual Meeting. Our DCMS Board will meet at 4 pm, the reception kicks off at 5:30 pm, and dinner is at 6:30 pm. There is no fee for members. Reservations are required.


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"Being of Sound Mind and Body" Wellness Retreat, October 22



You are invited to a half-day physicians' wellness retreat on Saturday, October 22, in St. Charles. This continuing education session will help you acquire a better understanding of stress, depression, and burnout, find work-life balance, and discover useful tools for stress relief.


DCMS is cooperating with the Kane and McHenry County Medical Societies and the American College of Physicians to present this enrichment opportunity. The early bird registration (before Sept. 10) is just $25!


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For many years ISMIE Mutual Insurance Company has generously supported DCMS activities and continues to do so as an important newsletter advertiser.

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DOWNERS GROVE PHYSICIAN ELECTED TRUSTEE,
ILLINOIS STATE MEDICAL SOCIETY



Springfield, IL – Tina M. Brueschke, M.D., Downers Grove, was elected trustee of the Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS) during its recent annual meeting here.

A board-certified family physician, Dr. Brueschke practices in Downers Grove with AMITA Health Medical Group, Fairview Family Practice and is on the medical staff with AMITA Adventist Medical Center Hinsdale.  She serves as vice chair of the Department of Family Medicine.

Dr. Brueschke is a member of the American Medical Association, American Academy of Family Physicians, and the Illinois Academy of Family Physicians

An ISMS member since 2000, she currently serves on the Council on Communications.  Locally, Dr. Brueschke is secretary-treasurer of the DuPage County Medical Society.

Dr. Brueschke received her medical degree from Rush Medical College in Chicago, IL. She completed her residency at MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn, IL.

Dr. Brueschke’s term as trustee will run through April 2019.
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.