Illinois State Medical Society

10/12/2026

No cure for an established measles infection, but prevention is everything!

Check out our archived message—more relevant than ever.

10/12/2026

No cure for an established measles infection, but prevention is everything! Check out our archived message—more relevant than ever.

10/09/2026

More Medicare payment pressure could be ahead for physicians.

CMS’ proposed 2027 Physician Fee Schedule includes reduced Medicare payments for some same-day services — changes that could have negative implications for medical practices.

See what these changes could mean for your practice and learn how ISMS is teaming up with 150 state and national medical organizations to fight back: https://buff.ly/FJ5k1mo

10/09/2026

Have you been putting off that credentialing paperwork? 3WON can help https://buff.ly/isCTmDi

10/07/2026

Could the Patients First Act reshape Medicare physician payment?

The bipartisan federal legislation, H.R. 9693, proposes changes aimed at creating more stable physician payments, modernizing quality measures, strengthening primary care and addressing administrative burden.

Take a closer look here: https://buff.ly/IbY9FT5

10/05/2026

Are you considering starting an independent practice — or looking for ways to strengthen and grow your current practice? An upcoming American Medical Association workshop offers practical information and resources to help physicians navigate independent practice. ISMS members receive a discounted registration rate. Learn more and register: https://buff.ly/uHtZvYH

10/02/2026

Thanks to Dr. Kalisha Hill for having ISMS President Dr. Tripti Kataria speak at the Kankakee County Medical Society to share the many legislative victories ISMS has achieved for physicians.

10/02/2026

Check out Language Link, one of your many ISMS Benefit Partners. They offer interpretation and translation services https://buff.ly/isCTmDi

09/30/2026

The path to becoming a physician already requires a significant investment of time, training and financial resources.

New federal student loan limits could add another challenge for students pursuing medical careers — with potential implications not only for aspiring physicians, but also for the future health care workforce.

Ensuring that talented students can access medical education is an investment in the patients and communities who will depend on them.
Read more: https://buff.ly/0jsGY8x

Local medical school and nursing school students are facing new challenges to finance their education due to changes in federal student loan limits.  New borrowing limits, which went into effective July 1, cap a medical school student’s federal loan at $50,000 per year, with an aggregate cap of $...

09/30/2026

Need controlled substance license renewal credits? As an ISMS sponsor, Illinois ADVANCE 📚 Engaging, interactive, and evidence-based CME to improve patient outcomes. Sign up at: [email protected]