Physicians & Advanced Practice Providers
As frontline providers and leaders, physicians and advanced practice providers bring important insights to quality improvement. IHA supports policies that enable medical teams to operate effectively.
IHA MEMBERSHIP GROUPS
Health Care System Physician Forum
Designed for employed physicians, IHA's Health Care System Physician (HCSP) Forum works to align physicians with IHA member hospitals and health systems on efforts to make Illinois a national model for high-value healthcare delivery. The more than 2,000 Illinois physicians who are part of the forum have access to exclusive services from IHA at no cost, including events, communications and updates on key issues such as emerging care delivery models.
Become a Member
To enroll a group of employed physicians, complete the contact information worksheet. Email your completed worksheet to membership@team-iha.org.
To enroll a single physician, send an email to membership@team-iha.org with "Health Care System Physician Forum" as the subject line. Include in the email your hospital or system affiliation, first and last name, NPI number and email address.
Medical Executive Forum
Designed for IHA member Chief Medical Officers, the forum is designed to foster robust discussion about how to address the critical issues and concerns of physicians in today's challenging healthcare environment. Key issues include the physician's role across the care continuum, physician-hospital engagement, quality of care, community engagement, and physician leadership and education.
Policy Issues
DCFS Rescinds Vitamin K Procedure
The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) rescinds position that refusal of Vitamin K is considered medical neglect.
Hospital Licensing Amendments
Amendments to Hospital Licensing requirements allow for two or more separately licensed hospitals in a health system to consolidate their medical staffs.
IDPH Adopts Rules for Mandatory Hearing Testing for Newborns
The Illinois Department of Public Health has adopted rules requiring newborn hearing screenings in hospitals.
Physician Licensure Renewal
Physicians had until July 31, 2017 to renew their license with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
IHA Summary: APRN Written Collaborative Agreements and Full Practice Authority
IHA's summary provides information on APRN Written Collaborative Agreements and Full Practice Authority under new rules effective June 14.