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Working for the Physicians of South Dakota

The SDSMA has a number of benefits and services to help you tackle the challenges you face in your everyday practice, and opportunities to network with other physicians.

Get updates on current issues in health care to help you survive and thrive in the new health care landscape, find information on the SDSMA’s latest advocacy efforts, and stay up to date on issues affecting the practice of medicine.

Benefits of SDSMA membership include:

  • South Dakota Medicine – a subscription to the peer-reviewed medical journal published monthly by the SDSMA. Author submission fees are are waived for SDSMA members.
  • Advocacy for physicians and their patients at the state and federal levels and in the regulatory arena on key health care issues. Participate in opportunities to have your voice heard. Let us be your physician advocates!
  • Health Leadership Institute to help physicians balance life and work, sharpen their skills in practice management, and train for future leadership positions.
  • Opportunities to be involved in actively advancing, supporting and promoting the association’s advocacy priorities.
  • Well-being resources – navigate the stressors of today’s ever-changing healthcare landscape and prioritize wellness with the South Dakota Physician Well-Being Program.
  • A source of contact when you have questions about membership, health law, practice management, medical economics and so much more!
  • Members have access to industry low rates and up-to-date payment processing solutions with CHIPD, making it easier and faster for patients to pay. CHIPD offers a variety of solutions to fit a practice’s needs including terminal-based, web-based and mobile, and the SDSMA-endorsed fee structure saves practices $1,600 per year on average.
  • Navigating physician contracts – Resolve offers a personalized legal experience to equip SDSMA members with the tools and support needed to secure the best terms for your career. Learn more

Member Insurance Discount

Copic is the endorsed carrier of the SDSMA. SDSMA members may be eligible for a 10 percent premium reduction.

As a leading provider of medical professional liability insurance, Copic is here to advocate for, defend, and support those working in healthcare. Our goal is always to make medicine safer for both providers and patients. Founded by physicians, we understand the challenges facing healthcare professionals. We offer industry-leading patient safety and risk management programs to educate providers and work to prevent unexpected outcomes. If an incident occurs, Copic provides unwavering defense and 24/7 support. At all times, we offer ongoing education, professional resources and advocacy at the legislative level. In everything we do, Copic is here for the humans of healthcare.

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Stay Informed!

As a member, you will receive many of the listed benefits through regular communication from the SDSMA. Here are a few of the valuable resources provided to you:

  • SDSMA E-News – An email newsletter to keep physicians informed of legislative, legal, public health issues, and news of the association. These newsletters keep you informed about significant changes to state and federal health care regulations and programs, as well as SDSMA activities and leadership opportunities.
  • InSession newsletter – During the legislative session, the SDSMA brings you weekly email updates to keep you informed about legislative activities, key health-related bills and action alerts.
  • Member Directory – This is a valuable resource of up-to-date contact information for member physicians, residents, medical students, and retired members. Upon members logging in, click the “physician directory” link at the top of the page to access the directory.
  • Legal briefs – The SDSMA legal staff produces timely updates and advisories on important issues for physicians and their practice through a series of legal briefs.

The SDSMA knows how difficult it is to practice medicine in today’s health care environment. That’s why we offer a wide array of services that help improve the practice of medicine for physicians, residents and medical students!

The SDSMA staff is dedicated to meeting the needs of members and carrying out the directives of the SDSMA Policy Council.

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