Member Services
Why should I join? The benefits of PPS membership
The Pennsylvania Psychiatric Society (PPS) is composed of over 1750 psychiatrists from all regions of the Commonwealth. Membership provides benefits which are not only practical but also indispensable to today's practitioner, including . . .
- Up-to-date information on laws, regulations, reimbursement matters, and the plethora of non-clinical issues which confront the practicing psychiatrist on a daily basis.
- Advocacy of organized psychiatry's perspective on proposed legislation and regulations on confidentiality, mental health insurance, and other timely issues.
- Automatic, dues-free membership in one of the Society's chapters. Chapters tailor their activities to address local needs.
- Active interaction between staff and members with insurers, managed care organizations, the Board of Medicine, health groups, the Pennsylvania Office of Mental Health, and others.
- Continuing medical education through local chapter programs and periodic statewide educational programs.
- Quarterly issues of the award-winning newsletter Pennsylvania Psychiatrist.
- Opportunities for collaboration with colleagues to address psychiatric issues on a personal basis through the Society's committees and Council.
- Assistance with the confidential resolution of patient/psychiatrist grievances.
- Access by 800-number to headquarters staff to express opinions and seek assistance.
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