2017 Resolutions

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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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Opioid Safety May 2017

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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.

Medical Licenses Renew this Year

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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