Welcome to
Advocate Medical Group
Illinois Professionals Health Program

Mission Statement:
The mission of the Illinois Professionals Health Program is to support and guide Illinois health care professional to wellness and healing, thereby promoting safe professional practice and enriching the lives of healers and their patients.

The Illinois Professionals Health Program (IPHP) is a state wide program of Advocate Medical Group, sponsored by the Illinois State Medical Society, the ISMIE Mutual Insurance Company, and other health professional organizations. The Illinois Department of Financial Professional Regulation has approved the IPHP as a monitoring and support service and routinely refers health care professionals for participation in the IPHP.

Care Philosophy
Our philosophy includes care of the whole person, focusing on the special needs of health care professionals, helping them cope with the rapid rate of change in the health care environment.

Confidentially
IPHP services are confidential and voluntary. The IPHP's activities are strictly limited to providing assistance and advocacy.

24- Hour Help Line: 1.800.215.4357

a 24- Hour Help Line is available to address urgent concerns from anyone regarding a health care professional, including hospital administrators, employers, colleagues, treating clinicians, family. or friends

Who We Serve
Illinois Health Professionals including:

• Physicians
  
• Nurses
  
• Pharmacists
  
• Pharmacy technicians
• Veterinarians
• Dentists
• Chiropractors
• Psychologists

Concerns Addressed

• Substance use disorders
• Mental health / behavioral health problems
• Disruptive behavior
• Stress Related Problems
• Boundry violations
• Physical Illness

Goals
The IPHP strives to facilitate and promote the health and well-being of Illinois health care professionals of all disciplines by effectively addressing any and all physical, mental, emotional, and/or behavioral problems that may adversely affect their private or professional lives. This is accomplished in several ways:

• Screening and referral to resources who have expertise in the area being addressed and who are familiar with the specialized needs of licensed health care professionals.
• Consultation and guidance to anyone who is concerned about the health and functioning of a health care professional residing or practicing in Illinois.
• Support and monitoring of health care professionals so they may be able to sustain meaningful life changes for the sake of their health and maintain the trust and confidence of those whom they serve.
• Accountability through documentation of compliance with recommended treatment and/or behavioral plans for health care professionals who need advocacy with various regulatory or administrative agencies.

Brochures and Forms

Illinois Health Professionals Program Brochure
To view or print a copy of our brochure, click here.

IPHP Authorization for the Release of Information Form
To view or print a copy of this form, click here.

IPHP Prescription Confirmation Form
To view or print a copy of this form, click here.