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Benefits of MembershipBenefits of membership in UMAPolitical representation and involvementPowerful, effective representation before Utah State Legislature, UDOH, the Governor’s office, DOPL, and other regulatory bodies Coalition building with other provider and community groups to achieve common goals Influence and involvement in the electoral process via UMPAC An opportunity for participation in Association councils and committees (Public health, economic policy, legislation, third-party payor issues, etc.) Public relations and communications supportExpert help in educating the public about the goals and activities of the medical profession Community involvement in local public health campaigns Authoritative information on current issues in medicineDetailed analysis and socioeconomic research on such issues as alternative delivery systems, medical liability reforms, competition in health care, patient privacy, etc. Reporting and interpretation of state and federal health care regulations and reimbursement guidelines Professional ethics and policy development for the profession statewide Publications and other information resourcesFree inclusion in and a copy of the Physicians of Utah referral directory. Free subscriptions to the UMA Bulletin and MediByte newsletter Free legal information from Physicians' Legal Guide Access to UMA website and Member Only resources Various special publications on a myriad of topics Insurance & Financial Planning benefitsFree financial planning and discounted investment and insurance services (life and disability) from UMA Financial Services Health insurance plans for Groups or Individuals. See The Insurance Exchange for more information. Practice and professional development products and informationDiscounted practice management consulting services from Physician Services, LLC Group Purchasing opportunities via Amerinet and eSurg Medical Equipment Asset Management services via Premier Asset Solutions, LLC Online CME courses at discounted rates from CMElectures.org CME course information and CME accreditation services Discounted price for the popular Prescriber's Letter Free legal advice from UMA legal counsel Expert advice on compliance with government regulations which affect your practice Discounted Contract Review Service from local law firms Great rates on credit card processing services via First National Plus...Discounts on Verizon cellular services, Prescribers Letter, Ebsco magazine subscriptions, etc. Discounted or free CME programs, coding classes and other educational opportunities for members and their staffs. Annual Spring Conference in Southern Utah and other meetings with physician colleagues Support to local specialty and component societies UMA Foundation grants for local health education campaigns Benefits of membership in AMA* The AMA's powerful voice in Congress, the courts and federal regulatory agencies * Free subscription to JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) * Free subscription to American Medical News * Practice and professional development information Practice management workshops and publications Practice development publications and audio-visual library Socioeconomic studies Physicians Current Resource * Information Resources Member discounts on CME opportunities including conferences, JAMA Journal Club and AMA Video Clinic, and on numerous scientific and socioeconomic publications AMA reference library Physician Negotiation Advisory Office * Professional and personal financial services AMA Insurance Agency, Inc. AMA Investment Advisers, Inc., financial and investment services Home Mortgage Program Visa Gold Card Car rental discounts |
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