Membership
The St. Louis Metropolitan Medical Society membership
includes primary care and specialists in all medical
specialties and subspecialties in a broad array
of practice settings.
Throughout the years, SLMMS has played an important
role in bringing together groups of doctors by specialty
and assisting in the formation of specialty societies,
through which much of the scientific progress of
the medical profession has been accomplished.
Female physicians comprise approximately 10 percent
of SLMMS membership, reflecting not only the growing
number of women in the medical profession, but the
Society�s active role in encouraging the participation
of women. Carol Williams, MD, served as the first
SLMMS female president in 1986 and K. Lynne Moritz,
MD, as the second in 1998.
Member Benefits
- Representation - Represents
physicians views to the print and broadcast media,
community organizations and the public.
- Patient advocacy - The society is committed to
educating physicians and the community about the
current health care delivery system.
- Legislative Efforts - A prime example is HB 335,
the sweeping managed care reform bill, which was
given final approval in the 1997 legislative session
and was signed into law by the governor. Though
vastly outspent by the insurance industry, organized
medicine had the right message which has been in
the works for many years through the Patient Fairness
Act.
- SLOW Pay Issues - SLMMS serves as a voice and
buffer for members who have documented evidence
of problems created by managed care and other insurance
companies.
- Organized Medical Staff Issues - Representatives
of SLMMS, MSMA and AMA assist members with organized
medical staff issues.
- Guidelines - Documentation Guidelines
for Evaluation and Management Services. SLMMS has
addressed Medicare E&M code concerns on many
levels and many times.
- Media Source Program - Provides a creditable media
source program for member views through Sage Marketing.
Why Join?
- To help preserve the doctor-patient relationship.
- To enhance opportunities for patients.
- To build a strong, unified medical voice.
Services
- Representation
- Referrals
- Library
- Insurance Programs
- Professional Liability Insurance
- Peer Review
- Publications
- Practice Management Seminars
- Physician Placement Services
- AAIM discounted membership
- Mason Road investment services for physicians
