The task force surveyed every doctor in the state, even those who do not belong to the society, and held focus groups on the direction the society should take. Major changes are recommended for the society. That's a lot of money for a membership and we need to make sure they are getting their money's worth. A total of 4,000 physicians belong to the organization. Abrams estimated that about 85 percent of the state's doctors are members.
People get sick.
Kids get injured. Our whole mission should turn on patient care and how the patient is best served. Under the proposed plan, the Medical Society would become a stronger advocate for doctors and on medical issues with the state Legislature and the Iowa congressional delegation. In addition, the society would assist doctors in practical matters, ranging to how they deal with fraud and abuse to office management to becoming better advocates for patient care. That includes holding seminars and training sessions for physicians and their staffs.