Pennsylvania Society of Gastroenterology

“David a. Sass, md harvey b. Lefton, md memb. Co-ch. Archivist family”

“The society has a management service agreement with the pa medical society (pamed), in which pamed provides administrative services to the society, which includes membership/administration coordination, board and committee support, marketing and communications, meeting coordination, technology management, and financial management.”

“The organization has members who have medical or osteopathic licensure. There are three general levels of membership: active, associate, and affiliate. Non-physician clinicians may also become members but may not vote or hold office. Only active members may vote.”

“Officers are elected by the active membership at the annual meeting.”

“The members approve certain actions by the governing board.”

“The management company reviews the form 990 and then distributes the form 990 to the entire board to review prior to filing.”

“Board members are required to complete an annual renewal of conflict of interest policy. This is monitored and enforced by the executive director. If a conflict arises with a board member where there will be discussion and potential action related to the conflict, the board member must recuse him/herself from the discussion and leave the room during the discussion. If a conflict arises with a speaker who will be presenting at the annual scientific meeting, the planning committee will resolve the conflict and notice of the conflict is provided to all attendees at the meeting.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policies, and financial statements available to public inspection upon request.”

“Pennsylvania society of gastroenterology was formed in 1982. The society's purpose is to coordinate the efforts of gastroenterologists in pennsylvania to secure and maintain the best patient care and the highest standard of practice principally through the study of the scientific, socio-economic, and legislative aspects of gastroenterology; to provide education information to the membership and public regarding gastroenterological function and disorders; and to promote close association among the membership.”

“Investment fees -4,914 investment fees 4,914”