named programs · 6 · from sources
what they call their work
Bio Ethics Committee
Quarterly forum for physicians and community leaders to discuss emerging bioethical issues and promote consistent ethical standards across healthcare institutions
Board of Mediation
Five-member elected board that provides non-binding mediation services for disputes between patients and member physicians
History Committee
Documents and preserves the medical history of Tucson through collaboration with physicians, historians, and archivists
Legislative Committee
Represents physician interests on state-level healthcare legislation through coordination with the Arizona Medical Association Legislative Committee; provides input on pending bills affecting medical practice
Managed Care Committee
Addresses insurance-related challenges such as paperwork and payment delays; works with state committees and insurers to improve payment and administrative processes
Public Health Committee
Advises the Board on public health issues impacting Tucson; studies and responds to local health threats and initiatives
activities · 7 groups
what they do
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Medicaid & Physician Practice Protection Advocacy 6 activities
- Medicaid AdvocacyAdvocates to prevent cuts in the Medicaid budget by asking members to contact their representatives and co-hosting events like "Saving Medicaid" for the physician community.
- Medicaid Budget AdvocacyAdvocates to prevent cuts in the Medicaid budget by asking members to contact their representatives and co-hosting events like "Saving Medicaid" for the physician community.
- Physician AdvocacyAdvocates on behalf of physicians by asking members to contact representatives to prevent cuts in the Medicaid budget and support legislation aimed at protecting physicians and their practices from increasing costs. Also co-hosts forums for the physician community on topics like "Saving Medicaid."
- Physician Practice AdvocacyAsks physicians to contact their Representatives to support legislation, such as HR 10073, aimed at protecting physicians and their practices from increasing costs.
- Physician Practice Protection AdvocacyAsks physicians to contact their Representatives to support legislation, such as HR 10073, aimed at protecting physicians and their practices from increasing costs.
- Physician advocacy on Medicaid and legislative issuesEngages in advocacy efforts including mobilizing members to contact representatives to prevent Medicaid budget cuts, co-hosting the "Saving Medicaid" forum, and urging support for HR 10073 to protect physicians from rising practice costs.
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Pandemic Pathogen Testing & Research 3 activities
- COVID-19 Infection and Immune Response Research (AZ HEROES Study)Conducts the CDC-funded AZ HEROES study, focusing on COVID-19 infection and immune response in frontline workers through weekly surveillance, surveys, at-home tests, and blood draws for antibody testing.
- COVID-19 Research (AZ HEROES Study)Conducts the CDC-funded AZ HEROES study, focusing on COVID-19 infection and immune response in frontline workers through weekly surveillance, surveys, at-home tests, and blood draws for antibody testing.
- COVID-19 research study (AZ HEROES)Conducts the CDC-funded AZ HEROES study, which investigates COVID-19 infection and immune response in frontline workers through weekly surveillance, at-home testing, exposure surveys, and antibody testing via blood draws.
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Trauma-Informed Care & Mental Health Professional Convenings 3 activities
- Continuing medical education conferencesOrganizes professional conferences such as "Pregnancy, Parenthood, and Pediatrics: Advancing Mental Health for Women & Children" and "Technology for Innovators, Physicians & Scientists" to support healthcare providers in addressing psychiatric care and surgical innovation with community impact.
- Healthcare Provider ConferencesOrganizes conferences such as "Pregnancy, Parenthood, and Pediatrics: Advancing Mental Health for Women & Children" to empower healthcare providers in caring for perinatal, child, and adolescent patients with psychiatric disorders, and "Technology for Innovators, Physicians & Scientists" to explore new ideas for improving surgical care with a focus on social impact.
- Medical Conferences and EducationOrganizes conferences such as "Pregnancy, Parenthood, and Pediatrics: Advancing Mental Health for Women & Children" to empower healthcare providers in caring for perinatal, child, and adolescent patients with psychiatric disorders, and "Technology for Innovators, Physicians & Scientists" to explore new ideas for improving surgical care.
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Professional Development Workshops and Facility Tours 2 activities
- Board of Directors EngagementOrganized a tour for its Board of Directors of Pima Community College's Center of Excellence in Health.
- Board of Directors site tour programOrganizes educational site tours for its Board of Directors, such as a visit to Pima Community College's Center of Excellence in Health, to inform leadership about local health education and training resources.
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Membership Application & Onboarding 2 activities
- Online membership application systemProvides an online application process for physician and non-physician individuals to join the Pima County Medical Society.
- Physician Membership and EngagementOffers an online application process for physician and non-physician membership and organizes membership meetings for members to connect, receive updates, and discuss the Society's direction.
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Regular Governance and Member Meetings 1 activity
- Regular membership meetingsHosts periodic membership meetings, both in-person (e.g., February 5, 2026) and virtual (e.g., November 12, 2025), for members to connect, receive updates, and discuss organizational direction.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Medical dispute mediation serviceOperates a Board of Mediation composed of five elected physicians to provide non-binding mediation for disputes between patients and members of the Pima County Medical Society.
- Physician-Patient Dispute MediationOperates a Board of Mediation with five elected physicians to mediate non-binding disputes between patients and Pima County Medical Society members.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$98K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$96K98%
Investment income$2K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$129K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$90K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$342K
Cash$341K
Investments$0
Liabilities$83K
Net assets$260K
Liquid reserves31.8 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -18.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Carey | Executive Director | 40 | $58K |
board members · 23
- Amram Dahukey — Director
- Art Sanders — Director
- Christina Arrendondo — President
- Farshad Shirazi — Vice-President
- Gary Figge — Director
- Iftiqlquar Siddiqui — Director
- Ilana Addis — Director
- Jeremy Chastain — Director
- Ken Sandock — Director
- Mateja de Leonni Stanonik — Director
- Melissa Zuckowski — Director
- Michael Abecassis — Director
- Michael DeLong — Director
- Michael Hamant — Director
- Michael Ori — Director
- Nazia Ahmed — Director
- Ole Theinhaus — Past-President
- Rebecca Franzi-Osborne — Director
- Robert Aaronson — Director
- Roy Loewenstein — President-Elect
- Timothy Fagan — Director
- Ubair Ahmed — Director
- Wendy Huempfner — Director
relationships · 19
who they work with
- Arizona Department of Health Services Partner — Provides information on where to find COVID-19 vaccines and is a recommended public health source.
- Arizona Hospital Association Partner — Co-hosted a "Saving Medicaid" reception and forum with the Arizona Hospital Association.
- Arizona Medical Association Partner — Local physicians serve on the Arizona Medical Association Legislative Committee.
- Arizona Medical Association Partner — Partners to empower clinicians to combat health disparities through the SDOH Center of Excellence.
- Arizona Medical Association Partner — Partners with the Arizona Medical Association (ArMA) to strengthen the Pima County Medical Society.
- CDC Funder — Funds the AZ HEROES study on COVID-19 infection and immune response.
- Caring.com Partner — Provides senior care resources, including information on assisted living options and Medicare benefits.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Partner — Recommended public health source for COVID-19 information.
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Partner — Provides information about Medicare & Medicaid services.
- Emma Jensen Government — Executive Director of Pima County Medical Society
- Medical Publishing, LLC Partner — Presents the 2025 Arizona Hospital & Healthcare Guide.
- Our World in Data Partner — Recommended source for COVID-19 statistics and research.
- Pima Community College Partner — Board members toured Pima Community College's Center of Excellence in Health.
- Pima County Health Department Partner — Disseminates guidance and bilingual posters from the Pima County Health Department regarding measles.
- Pima County Health Department Partner — Provides information and resources for overdose prevention, including Naloxone/Narcan availability, and COVID-19 vaccine locations.
- Sonora Quest Partner — Provides blood draw services for antibody testing as part of the AZ HEROES study.
- Testing.com Partner — Created a comprehensive resource about STDs in Tucson and a directory of local organizations.
- University of Arizona Partner — Provides COVID-19 mitigation updates and resources.
- World Health Organization Partner — Recommended public health source for COVID-19 information.