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Member Benefit Spotlight
- ADVANTAGE Health Solutions
- Indianapolis Medical Society is pleased to continue to offer its members a discount on group health insurance through ADVANTAGE HEALTH SOLUTIONS, a local health plan owned by local providers.
- IMS physician practices are benefiting from this discount and the move to ADVANTAGE. The IMS employee group composed of the combined 19 employees of IMS, the Medical Society Exchange and the IMS Foundation, will save over $200,000 over two years compared to its old Anthem BCBS premiums. Although every situation is different and there is no guarantee of savings, we hope that these actual results to date are compelling enough for you to consider taking advantage of this unique opportunity.
- To find out more about the program, or to see if it is a good fit for your practice, please contact the exclusive agents for this product:
Call (317) 564-4003, or visit Acumen's website here.
- Favorite Healthcare Staffing
- As the exclusive provider of staffing services for the Indianapolis Medical Society, members can enjoy Favorite's preferred pricing on a full-range of recruitment, on-boarding and staffing services. With just one call to 866-877-3595, Favorite Healthcare Staffing can provide solutions to help ensure consistent staffing and quality patient care without the staffing headaches!
- Favorite's comprehensive range of medical staffing and personnel services can help physicians improve cost control, increase efficiency, and protect their revenue cycle. To learn more, visit Favorite's IMS Member Site.
- Click here to immediately enter a staffing request or call 866-877-3595 to talk with one of Favorite's Medical Staffing Experts.
- Hertz
- Indianapolis Medical Society members special year-round discounts on your daily, weekly, weekend, and monthly rentals for business or pleasure; traveling in the U.S. or worldwide.
- Your IMS/Hertz CDP# is the key. For your IMS/Hertz membership card, please call the IMS membership department at (317) 639-3406. A card will be sent to you via email.
- Visit the Hertz website or call (800) 654-2210 or when making your reservation. Then present your Hertz Indianapolis Medical Society Member Discount Card at the time of rental. It's that easy!
- I. C. System
- Take advantage of this IMS Member Benefit. We have partnered with America's largest privately owned debt collection agency since 1993. Phone I. C. System today! (800) 279-3511.
- Since 1938, I.C. Systems has been helping clients achieve their accounts receivable management goals. Please review their website to learn more about I.C. Systems and how their innovative solutions can benefit your bottom line.
- iSALUS
- 20% Discount OfficeEMR™ from iSALUS for the first year. OfficeEMR™ is a fully-integrated medical records system for solo practioners, groups and large medical organizations.
- Staples
- Exclusive discounts for IMS members through Staples ... for your practice, home office and home. Call the IMS at (317) 639-3406 to set-up your access.
- ICD-10
- The time to engage and motivate providers and staff about ICD-10 is now and the IMS Partner Network has what you need to kick start your efforts. IMS is pleased to announce Complete Practice Resources (CPR) is a new member of the IMS Partner Network. For less than the cost of a code book, CPR's Simple Solutions ICD-10 Transition Software is being called a "must have" training resource for the outpatient, ambulatory ICD-10-CM transition. IMS has secured a special $99 (download or web-based) price for our members.
- For only $99, The Simple Solutions ICD-10 Transition Software:
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- Immediately illustrates documentation elements providers must know to successfully navigate the ICD-10 transition
- Saves hours of time over manually converting superbills and EMR problem lists
- Easily finds more specific ICD-10 codes that optimize reimbursement
- Quickly Prints staff training tools and conversion lists
- Searches and converts by code, keywords, or descriptions, ICD-9 or ICD-10 look ups
- Converts multiple codes at once, converting codes from "9" to "10" or from "10" to "9"
- Stores specialty-specific "favorites" lists for commonly used codes and future use
- Enriches ICD-10 educational programs
- Web enabled for phone or tablet use
- Special pricing for IMS members allows you to purchase the Simple Solutions ICD-10 Transition Software for an exclusively negotiated cost of only $99. Complete Practice Resources is so sure you will love it, they are proud to offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee on the software.
- Provista
- Provista, LLC, a group purchasing organization, provides supply chain improvement services. It offers lower costs for business products, capital equipment, distribution services, environmental services and facilities, human resources services, information technology (IT) and telecommunications, IV systems, laboratory, medical, respiratory, safety, food and nutrition, health care support and facilities services, and surgical services for acute care, ambulatory care, home health care, long term care, and physician practice and clinics markets. The company also provides business solutions, facilities management, foodservice and hospitality, science and research, IT and telecommunications, and student health.
- Sign-up is easy to obtain your discounts. You will need a passcode from the IMS for registration, phone the Indianapolis Medical Society, (317) 639-3406 or email: ims@imsonline.org.
- For Provista, LLC, assistance, contact Patrick Stolowski, pstolows@provistaco.com
F. A. Q.'s
Society F. A. Q.
- Do you provide physician referrals?
- Yes, we have more than 2,100 IMS Physicians in the greater Indianapolis and Marion County area. We can provide names of physicians by specialty or zip code, as you prefer. Generally, you will be provided with three names of physicians within the specialty you are seeking or zip code.
- What if I have a complaint against my doctor?
- If the physician is an IMS Member, there is a formal review process through the IMS's Commission on Professional Affairs. You will need to provide a brief overview of your concern so that Release of Information forms might be sent to you. The Society does not review any complaints related to fees. If the physician you are inquiring about is not an IMS Member, then you are referred to the Consumer Protection Division of the Indiana Attorney General's Office at (317) 232-6330.
- How can I obtain a copy of my records?
- Whether a physician moved, retired, or passed away, we try to determine where patient records are kept. IMS has NO medical records in their possession. Physicians are required by an Indiana statute, to maintain patient records seven years after the date of your last visit. You will be asked to sign a Records Release Form by the physician before they can provide you with a copy of your information. You will also be charged a fee for this information, also established by Indiana Code.
Membership F. A. Q.
- A new doctor has joined our practice. How do I enroll this physician as an Indianapolis Medical Society Member?
- Print the PDS Membership Application. Complete, sign, date the application and return it via the most convenient method; i.e., email to ims@imsonline.org, fax to (317) 262-5609, or mail to 631 E. New York St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-3706. Please be sure to include a check for dues or call our office to expedite this process by paying with a Visa, MasterCard or AMEX card.
- What is the cost of Membership?
- The amount varies due to the time of year and the physician's status (i.e. Active, 1st Year of Practice, or Resident/Fellow). Dues amounts are listed on the back of the application; however, do phone the IMS Membership Secretary, Tyna, at (317) 639-3406 for the exact amount when the application is ready for submission. Membership processing begins once full payment has been received.
- What are Membership benefits?
- IMS Member benefits include: Free Physician Referral Service; Free $100,000 Air Travel Flight Insurance; Free Medi-file cards for Members' patients; Free first-time Announcement Labels; a Free annual IMS Pictorial Roster of Members; discount for Subscribers of The Medical Society Exchange (the Society's wholly-owned medical answering service); discount on group health insurance through ADVANTAGE Health Solutions, a local health plan owned by local providers; 20% Discount with iSalus OfficeEMR®; Collection services through I.C. System; Discounts with Staples® & Hertz®. In addition to all of these benefits, IMS Members can also rent the Society's newly-renovated Conference Center for either their professional events or personal celebrations!
- What are membership qualifications?
- Any physician (M.D. or D.O.) who resides or practices in the Marion County or any county immediately adjacent to Marion is eligible for IMS Membership.
- Can I just join the county, or do I have to join the state as well?
- IMS Membership requires membership in the Indiana State Medical Association and the 7th District Medical Society. The 7th District includes those counties contiguous to Marion County. While membership in the American Medical Association is encouraged, it is not required.
- If a physician currently holds membership through another county, can he/she belong to the Indianapolis Medical Society as well?
- Yes. A physician who holds their primary Active membership through another county, in the State of Indiana, can be offered Affiliate membership with IMS. Annual dues are $325.00 and entitle an Affiliate member to the same benefits as our Active members. Please contact Tyna at (317) 639-3406 to start this process.
- If a physician currently holds ISMA Membership through another county and has relocated either their residence or practice, how do they transfer their membership?
- The physician or a member of his/her staff should contact Vicki Riley, ISMA Membership Coordinator at 261-2060 and request a transfer of the physician's membership. If dues have already been paid for the current year, no dues are required; however, if dues have not been paid, they should be submitted to ISMA upon the transfer request.
- Do I need to complete a separate application for the Indiana State Medical Association or the American Medical Association?
- No. Membership begins at the county level. Once an application is approved, it is forwarded to the state and national associations, as appropriate.
- How will I know when the application is approved?
- All applications are presented to the IMS Executive Committee Members for consideration on a monthly basis. Following each EC Meeting, acceptance packets are mailed to New Members.
- What documentation should accompany my application?
- Copies of State & Federal DEA Licenses and Board Certifications are required. While a black & white or color photo is requested for inclusion on the IMS website and the IMS Roster of Members; it is optional. The lack of a photo will not delay the application process.
Exchange F. A. Q.
- Must I be a member of the Indianapolis Medical Society to subscribe to the Medical Society Exchange?
- Although it is not necessary to be an IMS Member to be a Subscriber with the Medical Society Exchange, membership is encouraged. IMS Members receive a special discount on their service with The Exchange.
- Does a live Operator answer all calls?
- Yes. Automated messages are never used, nor are you directed to Voice Mail to leave your message. An Operator familiar with Indianapolis ... because it is her home ... answers every call.
- Does the Exchange have email?
- Yes, it is available. The preference, however, is that schedules or changes arrive via fax or phoned in personally, to ensure accuracy.
- Is it possible to get a record of a specific call?
- Yes. Call records are kept for three years, on paper and electronically. If you need information on a particular call, contact the MSE and it will be faxed, emailed, or mailed to you personally.
- Can our office calls be forwarded directly to the Exchange for answering?
- Yes, we handle the "office closed" or "office busy" calls for lunch, evenings, nights and weekends. The Medical Society Exchange is your 24/7/365 personal answering service.
- What greeting is used to answer calls?
- All calls are answered "Medical Society Exchange."
- Do you have different plans for groups?
- No, our fees are per physician with discounts for IMS members.
- Are there any additional charges?
- Each subscription includes with 100 calls per month. All calls over 100 are billed at $.40/call. Incoming patient calls are the ONLY calls considered as part of the Subscriber's 100 calls. All calls and pages to the physician, covering physician, or office are not included as part of the 100 calls. There are NO extra charges for Faxes, changes to Call Schedules, Holidays, or the need for additional MSE staff due to inclement weather.