AMA mission

Mission: The Illinois State Medical Society is a professional organization that represents and unifies its physician members as they practice the science and art of medicine. 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.

History: In Springfield, Illinois, June of 1840, 12 physicians and surgeons of the State of Illinois assembled to make preliminary arrangements for the organization of the Illinois State Medical Society. These physicians were concerned with the solution of ethical, scientific, legislative and economic problems plaguing physicians. From this embryonic beginning, ISMS has grown into the leading advocate of Illinois physicians and patients. Since its inception, ISMS membership has represented the overwhelming majority of Illinois physicians statewide, from all specialties and practice types.

 Professional participation is the strength of the Association.  PAHCOM has combined academia, technical experts, and the wealth of practical knowledge of its members to provide a comprehensive system of support resulting in:The Professional Association of Health Care Office Management was founded in January 1988 for the explicit purpose of providing a support system to the managers of group and solo physician practices. Effort was focused on opening the communication links of such practices with each other as well as other health care providers such as hospitals, medical associations, medical societies, vendors and so forth.  The motto "PAHCOM Shares Knowledge" states very concisely the purpose of the Association. The continuous pursuit of excellence in the the management of physician office practices is the overriding long term strategic goal of PAHCOM.

• Better managed physician practices that provide increased revenue to physicians by reducing wasteful expenses. 

• Increased value of the office manager's time due to easily accessible information.

• Motivated staff, able to integrate their efforts and work together as a unit.

It just makes sense.^TM

At UnitedHealthcare, we work to make the health care experience better for everyone involved.

We combine our strength and stability with nearly three decades experience serving customers of all sizes. Take advantage of comprehensive plan options. Robust Web-based tools that simplify administrative and health programs. Comprehensive networks offering access to high-quality physicians and hospitals. And more.

Today, UnitedHealthcare, along with sister company Uniprise, Inc., serves more than 18 million individual customers. We provide access to high quality care from more than 470,000 physicians and 4,500 hospitals across all 50 states and in four international markets.