activities · 12
what they do
direct service · 4
- Board of Directors EngagementOrganized a tour for its Board of Directors of Pima Community College's Center of Excellence in Health.
- Healthcare Provider Conferences Medical Conference & Symposium HostingOrganizes 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 Education Medical Conference & Symposium HostingOrganizes 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.
- 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.
advocacy · 5
- Medicaid Advocacy Healthcare Professional 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 Advocacy Healthcare Professional 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 Advocacy Healthcare Professional 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 Advocacy Professional Workforce Advocacy in Clinical & Forensic TestingAsks 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 Advocacy Professional Workforce Advocacy in Clinical & Forensic TestingAsks physicians to contact their Representatives to support legislation, such as HR 10073, aimed at protecting physicians and their practices from increasing costs.
research · 2
- COVID-19 Infection and Immune Response Research (AZ HEROES Study) Pathogen Surveillance and TestingConducts 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) Pathogen Surveillance and TestingConducts 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.
capacity building · 1
- 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.
strategies · 16
how they think
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- Addressing insurance-related issues through multi-stakeholder collaboration advocacy_and_problem_solvingThe organization examines insurance-related challenges and collaborates with the insurance industry, regulators, and the Legislature to develop solutions that alleviate administrative burdens and improve medical practice efficiency.
- Amplifying advocacy through collective physician influence collective_advocacyThe organization leverages its collective physician membership to increase its influence in advocacy efforts, ensuring that the medical community's voice is heard and considered in policy and legislative decisions.
- Bioethics standardization and consultation bioethics_resourceConvenes physicians and community leaders regularly to build a shared understanding of bioethics and serve as a citywide resource for ethical guidance in medical practice.
- Collective advocacy for medical practice and public health collective_advocacyThe organization leverages its collective physician membership to amplify advocacy influence, serving as a forum for physicians to address issues impacting medical practice and healthcare. This includes engaging in legislative advocacy, examining insurance-related issues to find solutions, and advising on public health matters.
- Collective physician advocacy collective advocacyLeverages the collective power of physician membership to strengthen advocacy efforts at local and state levels, influencing legislation and systemic issues affecting medical practice and public health.
- Empowering clinicians to address health disparities sdoh_integrationThe organization provides training and resources to clinicians on screening for social determinants of health (SDOH) to empower them in combating health disparities.
- Empowering clinicians to address health disparities through SDOH training training_and_educationThe organization provides training and resources to clinicians on screening for social determinants of health (SDOH), thereby empowering them to combat health disparities more effectively.
- Influencing legislation through physician input legislative_advocacyThe organization engages local physicians to participate in legislative committees, providing expert input on pending legislation to shape policies that impact medical practice and healthcare.
- Member-driven governance and engagement member_engagementPromotes active involvement of physicians in organizational leadership and decision-making through board and committee participation.
- Professional association and standards advancement professional associationUnites physicians in Pima County to uphold high professional standards, advance medical science, promote ethical practices, and enhance the reputation of the medical profession.
- Public health advisory and information leadership public_health_advisoryStudies public health issues impacting Tucson and advises leadership while directing the public and members to authoritative health information sources to improve health outcomes.
- Standardizing bioethics understanding and practice bioethics_standardizationThe organization convenes physicians and lay leaders to discuss bioethics cases and local procedures, aiming to become a citywide resource for consistent bioethics understanding and practice.
- Standardizing bioethics understanding through interdisciplinary discussion bioethics_resource_and_standardizationThe organization convenes physicians and lay leaders to discuss bioethics cases and local procedures, aiming to establish a consistent understanding of bioethics across the city and serve as a central resource.
- Training to address social determinants of health SDOH_trainingEquips clinicians with training and tools to identify and respond to social determinants of health, aiming to reduce health disparities in the community.
- Unifying and elevating the medical profession professional_associationThe organization unites physicians to maintain high standards, promote the medical profession's reputation, advance medical science and art, develop ethical practices, and conserve public health. This collective approach aims to elevate the standing of the medical profession and ensure quality healthcare.
- Uniting physicians for professional and public health advancement professional_associationThe organization unites physicians to uphold high medical standards, enhance the profession's reputation, advance medical science and ethics, and promote public health. This collective approach aims to leverage the expertise and influence of medical professionals for the benefit of both the medical community and the broader public.
named programs · 6
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
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.