e-Reports 2-15-2024

5 new gifts bring PAP Fund donations to $55,660

[2/15/2024]

Five new donations were made to the Physician Assistance Fund as of Feb. 8, bringing the total to $55,660 in the current campaign. Thanks to Columbus Regional Hospital, Franciscan Health medical staff (Indianapolis), Marion General Hospital, Parkview

IHCP updates: Prior auth changes made in two bulletins

[2/15/2024]

The Indiana Health Coverage Programs (IHCP) recently sent updates to health care providers concerning prior authorization (PA).

Annual Public Health Day planned for Feb. 22

[2/15/2024]

ISMA members are invited to attend Public Health Day at the Indiana Statehouse on Feb. 22, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Reach thousands of physicians by advertising with ISMA

[2/15/2024]

Needing patient referrals or physician recruitment? Advertise with ISMA in 2024!

PCF surcharge rates increasing in 2024-2025

[2/15/2024]

The 2024-2025 annual surcharge rates that physicians and hospitals must pay into the Indiana Patient’s Compensation Fund (PCF) to be qualified under Indiana’s Medical Malpractice Act (MMA) will increase from the current rates, the Indiana Department

CHAMP offers complimentary provider-to-provider psychiatry services

[2/15/2024]

There is extensive literature surrounding the national crisis of untreated mental health and substance use disorders (SUD) in the lives of Americans.

Rep. Bucshon receives award during AMA National Advocacy Conference

[2/15/2024]

ISMA’s AMA delegation was on hand when Indiana 8th District Rep. Larry Bucshon, MD, received the Outstanding United States Representative award from the AMA during the 2024 National Advocacy Conference in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 13.

Patients Over Prior Auth: Share your stories with ISMA to help reform prior authorization

[2/15/2024]

Prior authorization continues to delay patient care and treatment, impact outcomes, and drive up health care costs for all Hoosiers. Physician offices advocate for their patients but are forced to waste valuable time and resources on these burdens.

Follow resolution process via Pulse 3.0

[2/15/2024]

ISMA’s online pre-convention resolution publishing and commenting tool, ISMA Pulse, now offers year-round updates for resolutions to all members.

The Clinic podcast: AMA National Advocacy Conference report, Indiana primary ballot nominees

[2/15/2024]

ISMA Communications Manager Eric Berman and Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus discuss this week's AMA National Advocacy Conference in Washington, and the (almost) final ballot lineup for Indiana's May primary.