How Does OCMS Membership Benefit Physicians?
- Advocacy
OCMS works in conjunction with the FMA and AMA to inform Legislators at the state and national level on key legislative issues that impact physicians and their patients.
- Camaraderie
Socializing with colleagues and their spouses is encouraged through various social events scheduled in cooperation with the medical school, hospital residency programs and the OCMS Alliance.
- Communication
When the OCMS office receives calls from patients who experience a breakdown of communication with their physician or the office staff, OCMS makes every effort to restore the channels of communication.
- Education
Category I CME events are offered throughout the year, often in conjunction with quarterly membership dinner meetings.
- Grassroots Activity
OCMS functions as a grassroots organization to help promote the legislative agenda of the Florida Medical Association and the American Medical Association.
- Information
Weekly informational bulletins are sent via fax and email on relevant legislative, regulatory and healthcare related issues that affect medical practices.
- Practice Management
Frequent educational luncheons are offered to office managers at which experts will present information on reimbursement, collections, medical law, Medicare updates, risk management, and more.
- Referrals
Each year the Orange County Medical Society makes approximately 200 referrals to area physicians. Our referrals are limited to OCMS physician members. The Medical Society provides the public with information about member physicians' medical backgrounds and board certifications.
- Web-Listing
Contact information for the offices and specialties of member physicians are listed on the OCMS website.
- OrangePAC (Orange Political Action Committee)
OrangePAC is a voluntary contribution of $50 that supports pro-medicine candidates running for State office.
Benefit Providers
Discounted Banking Services through SunTrust Bank
OCMS has partnered with SunTrust Bank to provide customized personal and business banking services exclusively for OCMS members, their practices, and staff. Member benefits provided exclusively through Medical Client Advisor, Valerie Reyes, who can be reached at 407-237-4612 or Valerie.silva@SunTrust.com.
Malpractice Insurance Discount through FPIC
OCMS members that are insured by FPIC are eligible for a 5 % program discount. After taking advantage of the program discount, participants may also access claims free discounts for even greater savings of more than 25%. Contact Shelly Hakes, Director of Society Relations, FPIC, 800.741.3742 or by email at hakes@fpic.com.
Workers Compensation Dividend Program through OptaComp
OCMS is pleased to offer a member benefit program through OptaComp Insurance Company. The program offers OCMS members access to workers’ compensation products and services with the potential to receive up to a 24.8% return on the premiums paid. Contact the OCMS office at (407) 622-8188 for more information.
Discounted Practice Management Software through Sage
Sage provides practice management and electronic health records (EHR) software and services for ambulatory practices. We're pleased to offer members of the Orange County Medical Society a 25% discount on the purchase price of the Intergy by Sage Practice Management system and the Intergy EHR by Sage Electronic Health Records system. Call (877) 932-6301 to visit www.sagehealth.com today.