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In order to generate more momentum and to create real
traction for this public health/healthcare endeavor, we need the
support of all of the people whose lives will be affected. The public
needs to be aware of these efforts. As a result, the " Save Our
Hospitals " project was established. The goal is to keep Chester
County citizens informed every step of the way, and to encourage
these same citizens to join our efforts. We encourage everyone to
contact the Chester County elected officials to voice their support
for the continued operation of these outstanding hospitals.
For more details on becoming
involved with the campaign please write:
chescomedsoc@comcast.net.
Kevin McKeighan is a
communications professional
working on the " Save Our Chester
County Hospitals " campaign.
CONSIDER
MEMBERSHIP
in The Chester County
Medical Society
Join Us!
Established in 1828, the Chester County Medical
Society, founded by Dr. William Darlington, M.D.,
is thought to be the oldest county medical society
in the State. The Medical Society is involved in
all aspects of healthcare policy, practice, and
education and serves to advance the health of
the community and to protect and expand the
healthcare resources available to its citizens.
The Chester County Medical Society works
collaboratively with the Pennsylvania Medical
Society, but our focus is on our local community.
The Society's role in Chester County is to support,
protect, and advocate for our physicians and our
patients. We look forward to growing an important
healthcare service for our community that will
benefit us all, and we look forward to hearing
from you.
Member Benefits
Chester County Medicine, the official publication of the Chester County Medical Society
for many decades. CCMS members receive a subscription to our quarterly magazine for
their own reading and we encourage physicians to share the magazine with patients
in their waiting rooms. CCMS members are also encouraged to contribute articles for
publication and to purchase advertising to help promote their practices! Chester County
Medicine features a popular ongoing series focusing on the art and artists of Chester
County. The current and archived editions are available for readers on the society's
website: www.chestercms.org.
Advocacy - the CCMS is an active supporter on many important local and regional task
forces, work groups and coalitions such as the Chester County Immunization Coalition;
the Regional Overdose Prevention Task Force; the Chester County Suicide Prevention Task
Force; the Pennsylvania Coalition for Civil Justice Reform and more.
The Clam Bake - our annual legislative dinner program is an opportunity for the
physicians of Chester County to meet and enjoy a casual evening of great food and
conversation with elected officials. The event also features the presentation of two
scholarships to West Chester University pre-med students.
PracticeBeat - an outstanding member benefit offering practices a chance to enhance
their on-line presence, improve patient satisfaction and ensure practice communications
and scheduling requests are IPAA compliant. PracticeBeat offers CCMS members a
significant discount off their monthly base fee. Data-based insight is also provided relative
to the competitive landscape in your specialty and geographic area.
Leadership opportunities available - the CCMS leadership is eager to continue
representing our membership and opportunities are available to serve for medical
students, residents and fellows, early career physicians and our " full active " members
Practice management assistance - contact CCMS staff with questions about a wide
array on " business " matters pertaining to your practice. Our experienced staff at the
local and state level offer outstanding assistance. Participate in our in-person and virtual
programs to help guide your practice on issues such as reimbursement, credentialing,
recruiting and many more important aspects of running a practice.
To learn more, join or renew, visit https://www.pamedsoc.org/about-pamed/Membership
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References
Brame, T. (2017). The Immediate Effects of Rural Hospital Closures.
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org/10.1097/01.NAJ.0000526725.22292.8b
Brubaker, H. (2021, May 10) Tower Health take a scalpel to its
doctors group. The Philadelphia Inquirer. https://www.inquirer.
com/business/health/tower-health-job-cuts-doctors-medicalgroup-20210510.html
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