Benefits
Through our strong relationships and partnerships with local and professional organizations, members have access to numerous benefits including, health insurance, evaluation of contracts and managed care programs, legal services and seminars. The WCMS along with state and national organizations stands ready to assist physicians as they navigate through the maze of rules and regulations associated with such issues as contracting, Medicaid, Medicare, third party reimbursements, credentialing and managed care. Physician members are eligible for theses services. Others member benefits include:
Legislative Advocacy
The Winnebago County Medical Society represents a grass roots effort to meet face to face with legislators at state and national levels for discussion.
Read MoreThe Winnebago County Medical Society represents a grass roots effort to meet face to face with legislators at state and national levels to discuss pending legislation relative to the practice of medicine. We inform members of pending legislation that needs immediate attention so they may become involved in the legislative process by contacting legislators. Physicians may access updated information on current legislation through the Illinois State Medical Society's web site: www.isms.org or the American Medical Association's web site: www.ama-assn.org.
Physician Newsletter
Members receive regular newsletters that provide information on federal and state laws and regulations.
Read MoreMembers receive regular newsletters that provide information on federal and state laws and regulations that affect physicians, patients, and the practice of medicine. Members are encouraged to offer articles on their special interests, socioeconomic issues and events. The newsletter also keeps physicians informed of monthly events, programs and services and highlights CME programs in the area.
Educational Opportunities
The Winnebago County Medical Society offers educational opportunities through programs in practice management, socioeconomic and personal/professional growth.
Read MoreThe Winnebago County Medical Society offers educational opportunities through programs in practice management, socioeconomic and personal/professional growth. Continuing Medical Education (CME) is available through some of the programs.
Through participation in the WCMS, you have the opportunity to be directly involved in the discussion and deliberation that shapes policies that affect your practice, the operation of the WCMS and its many programs and activities, and the health care environment.
Membership Development
The Winnebago County Medical Society constantly seeks ways to market our medical society and better retain and recruit members.
Read MoreThe Winnebago County Medical Society constantly seeks ways to market our medical society and better retain and recruit members.
Through participation in the WCMS, physicians have the opportunity to be directly involved in the discussions and deliberations that shape policies that affect their practices,
the operation the WCMS and its many programs and activities.
Community Involvement
Rock River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC)
We work with RRVBC on community health issues.
Read MoreFounded by the Medical Society in 1952, as the Northern Illinois Blood Bank, we work with RRVBC on community health issues, appoint physicians to the Board of Directors and partner with the Blood Center on the golf play day
Fit Families Task Force
The WCMS Alliance formed a coalition to address the concern physicians have with the problem of childhood obesity.
Read MoreThe Winnebago County Medical Society (WCMS) and the WCMS Alliance formed a coalition to address the concern physicians have with the problem of childhood obesity. The task force has established the Food is Elemenatry program at the Rockford Public School Maria Montessori Elementary School and the Discovery Center Museum after school program. Haskell Academy community will be the focus this year.
Rockford Health Council
Work with the Council on various priorities for measuring and establishing programs to better the health of the community.