Become a Member

 
SIMPD members have access to a growing menu of services and benefits designed to enhance your practice and the value of your membership.
 
Discounts on Malpractice Insurance
 
Insurance companies are recognizing that our practice models place us at low risk to malpractice exposure. SIMPD has established the opportunity for our members to receive deep discounts on malpractice insurance in most states.  Full discounts for SIMPD members are delivering up to a 55% reduction on malpractice premiums.
 
Find a Physician Listing
 
Members can choose to be included in our website Find a Physician listing.  A number of members tell us that the listing is one of their best sources for new patients.  SEO efforts and SIMPD Board Members’ active media and editorial outreach are increasing the number of visits by prospective patients looking for a direct practitioner in their town. Unless you have a waiting list, you will want to be included in this state-by-state listing.
 
National Care Network
 
A network of SIMPD members have agreed to care for each other’s patients when problems arise while they are travelling. Your ability to provide quality care and service to your patients is now nationwide.
 
Classified Ads
 
A website posting is free to members. Use it to find a new partner for a growing practice or address other practice needs.
 
Annual Member Meeting and Conference
 
The Annual Conference is an educational and networking event for both members and non-members. It features a “How To” seminar for converting to and building a direct practice.  The main program presents leading national speakers who discuss current policy, marketplace, economic and legal issues that impact your practice and healthcare reform. It is a must for networking, exchanging ideas, and keeping current on matters that affect direct practices.
 
Member Forums
 
Offer ideas and ask questions online to other SIMPD members and industry leaders. Topics include marketing ideas, customer service pearls, legal questions, EMR, the various models of direct practices and more.
 
Policy and Editorial Outreach
 
Your Board and individual members are active in national and local efforts to re-establish the doctor-patient relationship and further the agenda of SIMPD
 
Patient Outreach
 
SIMPD is a national voice to educate and encourage patients to establish a direct financial relationship with their physician.
 
Practice Tools
 
We are currently assembling tools for members to use that make growing and transitioning to a direct practice easier and more effective. Examples are sample letters, power point presentations, press releases, documents, and more.
 
Much More to Come
 
SIMPD is actively evaluating new member services that will add value to you. Please offer ideas.

   
  Member Type Dues Amount Who Is It For
Physician

(Individual membership)		 $500.00 a year Any person interested in the mission of SIMPD who is an authorized practitioner of medicine, licensed by the appropriate board.
Associate

(Individual membership)		 $1,000.00 a year Any person interested in the mission of SIMPD and provides resources and services valuable to SIMPD members. This includes accountants, lawyers, change agents, business coaches, consultants, etc.
Corporate

(Company membership with 3 assigned contacts)		 $5,000.00 a year Industry partners who are interested in the mission of SIMPD and provide resources and services valuable to SIMPD members. Corporate members receive special acknowledgment of their support on the SIMPD website and at the annual conference.
Medical Student

(Individual membership)		 $15.00 a year Any person interested in the mission of SIMPD who is attending an accredited medical school. Medical student members must become Resident members upon graduation.
Resident

(Individual membership)		 $50.00 a year Any person interested in the mission of SIMPD who is a graduate of an accredited medical school and is receiving training in a specialty. Resident members must become Physician members upon completion of the Residency.
 
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