Delaware County Medical Society

Endorsed Sponsors
by the
Delaware County Medical Society
for member benefits

Employee benefits consulting
Benefits administration
AccessHR.net HRIS web portal
Payroll processing & administration
Human resource services
Divisions of risk management & financial services

Learn more at www.elitegrp.com or contact Gerard Rosato
at (610) 280-4369

STI Integrated Medical Practice Software

A computer system for your practice is more than just software – it’s support!

Since 1979 STI Computer Services, Inc. has specialized in the sale, installation
and support of computer systems for medical practices.

Perfect Care ® for Windows
Practice Management and Electronic Billing

Chart Maker ®
Electronic Medical Records

We provide complete practice management: integrated EMR, outstanding technical support, ongoing training and user work groups, free electronic claims and more!

Learn more at www.sticomputer.com
or contact Dan Danehy (800) 487-9135 ext. 1202

Members of the
Delaware County Medical Society
receive a 10% discount
off the software purchase price.

Medical professional liability insurance products offered to Pennsylvania healthcare providers

Providing strength, service & advocacy for the medical profession for over twenty-five years

PPMSLIC is among the leading providers of professional liability insurance for Pennsylvania physicians

“Always With You"

PMSLIC was formed by and for physicians to be a long-term, stable company that understands the needs of Pennsylvania physicians.

Ever since we began writing coverage in 1978, we have taken that mission to heart, and in doing so we have earned a proud reputation for outstanding coverage, defense of good medicine, and excellence in programs designed to reduce medical errors.
Our policyholders are our sole focus, and we strive to ensure that they receive high quality, hands-on service and excellence in everything we do.

For more information see www.pmslic.com or contact
Lisa Klinger or Gordon Ferguson at (800) 445-1212

PMSLIC is exclusively endorsed by the Delaware County Medical Society

Welcome!

The Delaware County Medical Society (DCMS) is a professional organization for physician members, medical and osteopathic doctors affiliated with the Pennsylvania Medical Society and the American Medical Association. Learn More

www.chipcoverspakids.com
1-800-986-KIDS

What is CHIP? CHIP is short for the Children’s Health Insurance Program – Pennsylvania’s program to provide health insurance to all uninsured children and teens that are not eligible for or enrolled in Medical Assistance.

There are lots of reasons why kids might not have health insurance – maybe their parents lost a job, maybe their job does not offer health benefits, or maybe it just costs too much. Whatever the reason, CHIP may be able to help .

Parents may think they can’t get CHIP because they make too much money – Not true! CHIP has expanded to cover all uninsured kids. Now no family makes too much money for CHIP because there is no income limit! For many families, CHIP is free. Families with higher incomes will pay low monthly premiums and co-pays for some services.

You can apply for CHIP online at www.chipcoverspakids.com or by phone at 1-800-986-KIDS. Apply today!

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The Bureau of Workers' Compensation is offering its Provider Training program again this Fall. This program is essential for any office manager or billing person whose physician(s) treat workers' compensation injuries.

They specifically speak to the Fee Review process, which works to get the physician the fees s/he is due.

For More Info and To Register, visit the Bureau's website:
http://www.dli.state.pa.us/landi/cwp/view.asp?a=138&q=246151

Once on the web page, scroll down for the registration form, print it out, follow all instructions, and reserve a training time.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Catherine Wilson
Director, Health Policy
Pennsylvania Medical Society
800-228-7823 ext 2648

DON’T WAIT ● ● ● VACCINATE NOW
Children IN ALL GRADES in 2009/2010
need the following:

• 4 doses of tetanus*
(1 dose on or after the 4th birthday)
• 4 doses of diphtheria*
(1 dose on or after the 4th birthday)
• 3 doses of polio
• 2 doses of measles**
• 2 doses of mumps**
• 1 dose of rubella (German measles)**
• 3 doses of hepatitis B
• 2 doses of varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or history of disease (phased in by 2010/2011)

*Usually given as DTP or DtaP or DT or Td
**Usually given as MMR

Children ENTERING 7th grade in 2009/2010 need the following:

1 dose of tetanus, diphtheria, accellular pertussis (Tdap) (if 5 years has elapsed since last tetanus immunization)
1 dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV)

These requirements allow for medical reasons and religious beliefs.
If your child is exempt from immunizations, he/she may be removed from school during an outbreak.

Pennsylvania’s school immunization requirements can be found in 28 PA.CODE CH.23 (School Immunization)

Contact your health care provider or 1-877 PA HEALTH for more information.

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2008 Is a Medical License Renewal Year
The Pennsylvania Medical Society can help you meet
your Pennsylvania CME requirements.

We have all the patient safety CME
and risk management CME you need.

And you can organize and track your CME using CME Tracker.

Learn and Earn CME
Online CME through the Pennsylvania Medical Society is simple, convenient, and meets Pennsylvania CME requirements.

Subscribe to e-mail notifications of new online CME at http://www.pamedsoc.org/newsletters.

* Studies in Patient Safety: Online CME Cases
Studies in Patient Safety: Online CME Cases is based on events and incidents reported to Pennsylvania’s Patient Safety Authority. www.pamedsoc.org/studies

* Consult
Consult is written by the risk management experts at PMSLIC to help you reduce your liability risk. www.pamedsoc.org/consult

* intouch
Intouch helps physicians communicate better and improve relationships with patients. www.pamedsoc.org/intouch

* Converge NEW
Learn how to better handle conflict and improve communications. www.pamedsoc.org/converge

* Domestic Violence: Screen to End Abuse
Build an atmosphere of trust so patients will talk to you about an abusive relationship. www.pamedsoc.org/dvcme

Counter Details
Counter Details offers CME that covers the latest treatments for common disease processes and diagnoses. www.pamedsoc.org/counterdetails.

Activities marked with * can help you meet the patient safety and risk management requirements for continued licensure.

Click Here for More Details

Delaware County Resource Guide
Take advantage of all that Delaware County has to offer.
View our comprehensive Resource Guide.

Topics include: Abuse, Advocacy, Child Day Care, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Crisis, Substance Abuse, Developmental Disabilities, Detox, Referrals, Treatment, Eating Disorders, Emergency Assistance, Family and Parenting, HIV/AIDS, Medical/Low Cost Health Care, Special Needs, Older Adults, Support Groups, Suicide, Grief & Loss, Youth, Women's Issues and more.

A quarterly regional publication for healthcare professionals.
Spring 2008.

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Featured Links

Delaware County Library System's Health Links
Not only can you find a good read at the library nowadays, but you can access entire databases of useful health info online from your home computer!
Check out the new Delco Library "A Power +" resource and library databases. Just enter your name and barcode from your library card--and voila!--Health information at the click of a button! The site also contains many other useful resources for life and good health in Delaware County.

For Volunteers During Disasters or Emergencies

ServPA is Pennsylvania’s online System for registration of volunteers interested in responding to or assisting with a disaster or other emergency.

ServPA collects basic information concerning a volunteer’s skills and areas of expertise in advance of an emergency response situation.

Pennsylvania uses its volunteers in accordance with local, regional, and State emergency operations plans primarily through recognized service groups. Service groups include local, regional, and statewide organizations recognized by the Commonwealth, as well as special emergency response teams. Recruiting members of a recognized community service group is key; however, anyone interested in assisting in a disaster is welcome to register through ServPA.

ServPA is designed to support three functions:

• Registration - key information on an individual interested
in serving during an emergency

                 • Emergency Credentialing - to identify, monitor, and better
                    utilize volunteers in emergencies and disasters; and to
                    validate the identity, credentials, and licenses

• Activation & Deployment - to ensure appropriate and
available workforce resources

ServPA allows for Pennsylvania to: Be prepared, Be diligent, and Volunteer.

ServPA establishes a standardized, volunteer registry that includes readily available, verifiable information regarding the volunteer’s identity, licensing, credentialing, accreditation, and service group affiliations.

The registry helps assure a more timely and effective utilization of volunteers in emergency situations.

ServPA is committed to recruiting individuals and partnering with local, regional, and statewide organizations and special emergency response teams.

For more information, privacy policy, and online registration, visit: www.serv.pa.gov

Membership
Membership in the Delaware County and the Pennsylvania Medical Society is a statement of your commitment to the medical profession and to the patient-physician relationship.

Plus, when you join or renew your membership you gain access to valuable benefits and you support lobbyists, regulatory experts, and economics advocates working on your behalf.

Join Us Today
Thank you for considering joining the Pennsylvania Medical Society and your county medical society.

Apply for membership online using our Membership Application and Dues Calculator. or Download Printable Membership Application

If you're in one of the following groups, you'll receive a discount on your dues:

• Medical students
• Residents
• Physicians in their first three years of practice after residency or fellowship
• Retired physicians
Visit our Member Resource Center for a complete listing of our many benefits and services.

Medical Students, Residents and Young Physicians
The Pennsylvania Medical Society needs residents, medical students, and young physicians to be involved in shaping the future of medicine.
Practice Managers
We recognize the challenges facing today’s practice managers. We encourage them to join our special Administrative membership category and take advantage of our many benefits that help practice managers better serve patients and doctors.

Members' Spouses
Join the Pennsylvania Medical Society Alliance.

Top 5 Reasons to Join the Delaware County Medical Society
Professionalism, reform and the bottom line. | Learn More |

History
Founded in 1850, and later incorporated as a non-profit organization, the DCMS is an active grassroots organization for physicians.
| Learn More |

Pennsylvania Medical Society | www.pamedsoc.org
The Pennsylvania Medical Society is 20,000 physicians and medical students working together to: Represent physicians in public venues including the government, insurance companies, and the media; Provide Members with timely information, expert services and professional support on medical practice issues; Advance public health, public policy, medical science, education, and ethics; Advocate for patients.

American Medical Association | www.ama-assn.org
The American Medical Association helps doctors help patients by uniting physicians nationwide to work on the most important professional and public health issues.