| Membership in the Blair County Medical Society and the Pennsylvania Medical Society provides benefits with a real dollar value. Here is a sample. Reimbursement Advice — Medical economists will answer your questions about third-party payors, Medicare, Medicaid, and HMOs. One call could pay for your dues many times over. Most years, we host in-person seminars in or near Blair County. Contract Reviews — Members get heavily discounted rates on legal and business reviews of contracts. Networking with colleagues — The Blair County Medical Society hosts events that allow members to enjoy a relaxing evening with colleagues. Regulations and licensing — We can help you cut through bureaucratic lingo and understand managed care reform, workers' comp, physician licensing, and more. News...via email and online — Members can subscribe to free email newsletters and CME alerts. Publications and seminars — Manuals on laws and regulations and practice management seminars are among the educational products available at no charge or at the member price. | | Contact Information Jeff Wirick, Executive Secretary 777 East Park Drive PO Box 8820 Harrisburg, PA 17105-8820 Phone: (800) 228-7823, Ext. 2699 Fax: (717) 558-7841 Email: jwirick@pamedsoc.org Officers Neil Kaneshiki, MD, President Blair Surgical Associates 2525 9th Ave Ste 1B Altoona, PA 16602-2014 Trustee Sixth District Danae M Powers, MD Anesthesiology |