Tracey Printen, M.A., is a Research Associate in the Division of Health Policy Research and Advocacy at the Illinois State Medical Society. Her responsibilities include monitoring the evolving health care delivery and financing systems, the Illinois Department of Public Aid’s hospital and physician payment programs, and monitoring and analysis of state and federal legislative initiatives involving physician practice and payment. She is actively involved in developing educational programs and pieces for physicians and co-authored the ISMS annual guide to HMOs in Illinois.