Reader Requested POLL: How successful are societies and medical associations at meeting your practice needs? Please check all that apply. Comment

While I pay my member dues, I do not feel like I have an actual voice. 25%
Not very helpful. I pay my membership but regular assistance from groups both large and small is yet to impact my practice. 25%
Today, there are too many groups, clubs, societies, associations to choose from. 15%
Nationally, I've found that membership with a National group has impacted my practice negatively in the past year. 9%
I find my opinions DO NOT align with majority of the members. 7%
Somewhat helpful. The small societies usually represent my views, but sadly, membership support and finances do not always last. 4%
Statewide, I've found that membership with a local state group has impacted my practice negatively in the past month. 4%
Effective when numbers are high and can sway insurance company decision makers. 3%
Quite effective in lobbying. 1%
Hosted meetings, webinars, calls and conferences are fun, but support for growth is lacking. 1%
Statewide, I've found that membership with a local state group has impacted my practice positively in the past month. 1%
Statewide, I've found that membership with a local state group has impacted my practice somewhat positively in the past month. 1%
I find my opinions align with majority of the members. 0%
Nationally, I've found that membership with a National group has impacted my practice positively in the past month. 0%
Nationally, I've found that membership with a National group has impacted my practice somewhat positively in the past year. 0%
Other 0%

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