Founded in 1976 and located in Baltimore, MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society. is a nonprofit association that offers health-related resources for physicians, patients and the public. It represents more than 6,000 physicians statewide who practice in over 45 medical specialties. The association offers training on topics related to documentation, employee management and insurance appeals. It operates an insurance agency that provides financial assistance services for health care professionals. The association also offers discounts on various types of drugs for low-income senior citizens and analyzes public policy issues that affect physicians. MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society, also offers telecommunication assessment programs that include billing audits, moving assistance and trouble management services.