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Message from the Past President
After six years as president, I am happy to pass the torch on to my good friend and colleague, Phil Branshaw, MD. When I started as president in 2019, we did not foresee the looming COVID 19 pandemic which would alter the way we live life and do business for so many years. I am proud of the perseverance of the Kane County Medical Society and all its members throughout the last 6 years. Not only did we perform admirably for our patients and staff against a disruptive and lethal hundred-year virus, but we also persisted in the face of adversity from excessive regulation, insurance hassles, rising costs, and looming liability concerns.
A great thanks goes out to our executive director, Mara Little, who has been steadfast in her commitment to KCMS through challenging times, along with all our board members. Phil served as vice president last year and is now aided by longtime historian/new vice president Wayne Polek. Larry Johnson has given countless hours to KCMS as its long-standing treasurer. Brad Epstein has been a guiding force for us all but is sadden that he no longer carries the past president title! Louis Camras, Bob Nudera, Joe Onwuta and Patrick Para have been steadfast and loyal board members for many years. Will Velasquez, our resident member, has been a breath of fresh air and has reduced the average board age considerably. And I congratulate Bob Rivers, our KCMS 2024 Physician of the Year recipient, who has worked tirelessly for decades caring for residents of our county.
We have held numerous programs annually to represent the interests of member physicians, advocate for patients, promote the doctor/patient relationship, encourage the ethical practice of medicine and improve public health. Comradery is important in our profession, and I encourage all of you to attend more meetings and bring your younger colleagues to continue the mission of our 160-year-old medical society.
Thank you for allowing me to serve as your president.
John Davine, MD, FAAFP
Illinois State Medical Society
JULY 2025
Don’t Miss July Webinars on How to File a Claim for BCBS Antitrust Settlement Fund!
Instructional webinar will walk doctors through how to submit a claim to recover compensation
After 12 years, a settlement has been reached to the tune of $2.8 billion involving Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) plans. The agreement stems from a class-action lawsuit (In re: Blue Cross Blue Shield Antitrust Litigation) that was initially filed in 2013 alleging anti-competitive use of limits to competition and restrictions on providers’ price-setting ability.
You may be eligible to recover compensation for suppressed reimbursement rates. But unlike other class action lawsuits, you must file a claim. Join an upcoming webinar geared for healthcare professionals that will provide an overview tutorial on how to electronically submit a claim.
The deadline to file a claim is July 29, 2025.
Claim Submission Webinars for Medical Professionals/Groups:
· TODAY - Friday, July 11 | 11 a.m. to Noon (CT) – register here.
· Friday, July 25 | 11 a.m. to noon (CT) – register here.
For a comprehensive overview of the BCBS antitrust settlement, read File a Claim by July 29 Deadline for Your Share of BCBS Antitrust Settlement Fund!, which was recently published in ISMS’ Physician Advocate.
If you need assistance, please contact the Settlement Notice Administrator by email or call 888-452-3095. You may also contact the ISMS Health Policy Research and Advocacy team by email if you have any questions.**********************************************************************************************************
2025 Women in Medicine Summit Coming this Fall to Chicago!
The 2025 Women in Medicine Summit (WIMS) will take place on September 18-20 in Chicago.
This year’s three-day CME conference, the Power of Women in Medicine Summit, will focus on helping attendees learn skills in leadership, negotiations, challenging situations, achieving work-life balance and accelerating career growth.
Register now for WIMS 2025! | Access the agenda.
If you have questions, please send ISMS an email.
KCMS 2024 Annual Dinner Meeting
Wednesday, November 13 at Oscar Swan Country Inn
Physician of the Year Award - Robert Rivers, MD |
KCMS President Speaks to IMSA Students
KCMS President, Dr. John Davine, speaks to IMSA students interested in medicine.
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Telehealth Information2024-2025 KCMS Business Supporters | In Case You Missed ItEvent Playback - Managing the Adverse Effects of Radiation Therapy & Medical Management of Radiologic Casualties 6/8/2022 ___________________________________ Event Playback - Physician Employment - Legal Discussion 2/2/2022 ___________________________________ Event Playback - Appropriate opioid narcotic dosing. How to keep your medical license and effectively help patients with painful conditions on 1/19/2022 ___________________________________ Event Playback - Opioid Use Disorder in Kane County on 5/20/2021 Zoom Meeting Playback: click HERE _________________________________________________________________ |