Summit County Medical Society

Our Advocacy Role Just Got More Important Than Ever

Health care delivery is under transformation -- in our nation and in the communities where we live. As physicians and health care professionals, we make our collective voice heard on legislative issues that effect public health and access to health care services. In the communities we serve, we are especially dedicated to helping the uninsured and under-insured connect to the affordable quality care they need.

We have served professionals, patients and their families in Summit County since 1842. Our membership exceeds 400, and includes former members of the Medical Society of Greater Akron following a reunification in 2007.

We are proud of our rich history, yet focused on our future. Through proactive initiatives, we seek inclusion for all during this time of national transition in the delivery of health care services. We believe it is our responsibility to take an active role in shaping changes in healthcare. While representing ourselves, we also seek to represent all in the communities we serve, and especially the uninsured and under-insured who deserve access to the affordable quality care they need.

The Summit County Medical Society works closely with the Ohio State Medical Society. The OSMA is at the forefront of every health care issue in Ohio, ensuring that doctors and patients are well served. Through state affiliation, doctors can stay informed of the ever-changing health care industry through regular OSMA newsletters, a call center to answer members' questions, breaking news alerts, and access to OSMA Briefs.