Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
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| FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION | THE SOCIETY REPRESENTS THE INTERESTS OF MEMBER PHYSICIANS, ADVOCATES FOR PATIENTS AND PROMOTES THE DOCTOR/PATIENT RELATIONSHIP, THE ETHICAL PRACTICE OF MEDICINE, AND THE BETTERMENT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH. |
| FORM 990, PART III - PROGRAM SERVICE, LINE 4A | THE ISMS GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS TEAM REPRESENTED THE INTERESTS OF PHYSICIAN MEMBERS IN THE STATE CAPITAL AND WITH THE ILLINOIS CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION. IN SPRINGFIELD, ISMS WORKED TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE BY ADVOCATING FOR HIGH STANDARDS OF LICENSING FOR PHYSICIANS AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, AND FOR MEASURES TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND PRESERVE PHYSICIAN AUTONOMY IN CLINICAL DECISION-MAKING. ISMS ALSO ADVOCATED FOR ENHANCED ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE THROUGH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROGRAMS OF INSURANCE. THROUGH THE REALITY MEDICINE PUBLIC AWARENESS INITIATIVE, ISMS CONTINUED TO HIGHLIGHT THE IMPACT OF MEDICAL LIABILITY ISSUES ON PATIENT ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE IN ILLINOIS. |
| FORM 990, PART III - PROGRAM SERVICE, LINE 4B | THE ISMS DIVISION OF HEALTH POLICY RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY FIELDED HUNDREDS OF MEMBER CALLS FOR ASSISTANCE IN 2021. IT REVIEWED AND ANALYZED SCORES OF HEALTH CARE REFORM PROPOSALS AND STATE LEGISLATIVE BILLS, AND WORKED TO VOICE PHYSICIANS POLICY CONCERNS BEFORE STATE GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECTOR ENTITIES. ISMS DEVOTED SIGNIFICANT EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES TO ASSIST PHYSICIANS IN TRANSITIONING TO USE OF ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS AND RELATED TECHNOLOGY ISSUES. THE DIVISION PRODUCED A VARIETY OF PUBLICATIONS, EDUCATIONAL BROCHURES AND WEBINARS. |
| FORM 990, PART III - PROGRAM SERVICE, LINE 4C | THE MEMBERSHIP AND MARKETING TEAM IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ONGOING MAINTENANCE AND ENHANCEMENT OF A STRONG PHYSICIAN MEMBERSHIP. THIS IS CRITITCAL TO SUPPORTING KEY ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES OF ISMS AND THE RESPECT AND CREDIBILITY ACCORDED TO IT AS THE ONLY ORGANIZATION REPRESENTING PHYSICIANS OF ALL MEDICAL SPECIALTIES IN ILLINOIS. MARKETING ACTIVITIES BOTH STATEWIDE AND AT THE LOCAL LEVEL, INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: FOCUSED OUTREACH AND MARKETING PROGRAMS TO PHYSICIANS AS WELL AS THEIR PROFESSIONAL OFFICE STAFF, DEVELOPMENT OF THE PARTNERS IN PRACTICE SERIES OF MARKETING MATERIALS FOCUSING ON SPECIFIC DEMOGRAPHICS, EXPANDED MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS PROGRAMS, STREAMLINING OF MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION AND RENEWAL PROCESSES, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF EFFECTIVE PEER-TO-PEER MARKETING TOOLS, AND ENHANCEMENT OF ITS PHYSICIAN DATABASE. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | ISMS MEMBERHIP IN 2021 WAS 7,635 WHICH INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: REGULAR MEMBERS, EMERITUS MEMBERS, REIRED MEMBERS, SERVICE MEMBERS, DISTINGUISHED MEMBERS, IN TRAINING MEMBERS, STUDENT MEMBERS, GROUP MEMBERS AND PART-TIME MEMBERS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B | THE DUTIES OF THE ISMS BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE BOTH EXECUTIVE AND CUSTODIAL. THE ISMS BOARD IMPLEMENTS ALL MANDATES FROM THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES, EXCEPT FOR MATTERS CONCERNING PROPERTY OR FINANCE. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS AUTHORIZED TO ACT ON BEHALF OF ISMS BETWEEN ANNUAL MEETINGS OF THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORTS ITS ACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES TO THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES ANNUALLY. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | THE 2021 IRS FORM 990 WAS PRESENTED BY THE ISMS CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO THE ISMS BOARD OF TRUSTEES AT ITS OCTOBER 22, 2022 MEETING. COPIES OF THE FORM 990 AND HANDOUTS WERE MADE AVAILABLE FOR THE BOARD MEMBERS DURING THE MEETING AND PRESENTATION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | EACH YEAR AT THE JUNE MEETING OF THE ISMS BOARD OF TRUSTEE'S THE ISMS CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER PRESENTS A REVIEW OF THE PRINCIPLES OF LAW AND ISMS POLICIES REGARDING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE ISMS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS DISTRIBUTED AND EACH TRUSTEE AND OFFICER SIGNS AND ACKNOWLEDGES THE POLICY. THE ISMS STAFF, AT THE VICE PRESIDENT LEVEL AND ABOVE ANNUALLY SIGN AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF ISMS. THE CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER IS CHARGED WITH MONITORING THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ISSUES AS THEY ARISE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | THE ISMS COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IS COMPOSED OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND TWO BOARD OF TRUSTEES DESIGNEES. A COMPENSATION CONSULTANT IS RETAINED FROM PRICE WATERHOUSE COOPERS LLP TO ASSIST IN THE REVIEW OF COMPENSATION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, OFFICERS AND ALL STAFF ABOVE THE VICE PRESIDENT LEVEL INCLUDING THE CEO AND SENIOR STAFF. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE ISMS ORGANIZATIONS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO ISMS MEMBERS UPON REQUEST. THE ISMS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PROVIDED TO MEMBERS UPON A DETERMINATION OF A PROPER PURPOSE AS DEFINED BY THE ILLINOIS NOT FOR PROFIT STATUTES. |
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