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Date Article July 26, 2010 One year later: case still not closed July 26, 2010 Report shows health insurer complaints declined in 2009 June 14, 2010 Red Flags Rule enforcement delayed – again June 1, 2010 The ISMA reminds you to ensure you are compliant with Red Flags Rule June 1, 2010 Your medical malpractice rates are as good as – or better than – most May 3, 2010 ISMA legal staff shares BIG news about reporting INSPECT patients May 3, 2010 Online resource can help you claim damages from UnitedHealth May 3, 2010 DEA to remove e-prescribing ban on controlled substances May 3, 2010 The ISMA alerts you to protect your PCF coverage April 5, 2010 Do you report ‘unclaimed property’ to the state as required? April 5, 2010 New tool offers help in negotiating unfair managed care contracts March 22, 2010 The ISMA court brief helps save $1 million for PCF March 22, 2010 Remember your legal duty to protect against domestic violence February, 8, 2010 INSPECT e-mails ask you to renew account information February, 8, 2010 Good news from the IDOI: PCF surcharge rates cut 17.7 percent February, 8, 2010 Insurer coverage of mental, physical illness must be equal February, 8, 2010 Health professionals seek exclusion from ‘Red Flags’ rule January 25, 2010 New HIPAA rules require diligence with business associates December, 07, 2009 Legal reminder: You are required to report birth defects to ISDH November, 09, 2009 The ISMA has first mediation session with Anthem November, 09, 2009 Red Flags rule delayed...again September, 21, 2009 Caution: Your professional identity can be stolen August, 17, 2009 The ISMA gets details of second PCF payout for 2009 August, 3, 2009 Use INSPECT and caution with drug abusers and drug seekers August, 3, 2009 FTC delays Red Flags rule July, 22, 2009 The ISMA files compliance dispute vs. Anthem BC/BS July, 06, 2009 The ISMA offers help for Red Flags Rule deadline May, 26, 2009 ISMA meets with IDOI, documents Anthem claims processing glitch May, 11, 2009 FTC extends "Red Flags Rule" deadline May, 11, 2009 Offsetting costs of interpreters May, 11, 2009 More changes coming to prescription pad printer list April, 27, 2009 Wellpoint/Anthem settlement agreement expires July 15 April, 13, 2009 Beware of repayment requests on behalf of insurers April, 13, 2009 State updates prescription pad approved printer list April, 13, 2009 Red Flag Rules March, 30, 2009 Indiana Supreme Court sides with the ISMA in PCF case March, 30, 2009 AMA files class-action lawsuit against Wellpoint March, 30, 2009 New HIPAA rules come with the federal stimulus bill March, 30, 2009 License renewal time is fast approaching March, 16, 2009 Get ready for federal ‘Red Flag Rules’ that take effect May 1 March, 16, 2009 AMA offers model for new code of conduct standards March, 2, 2009 AMA announces class action against insurers over Ingenix February, 17, 2009 Know what to charge for medical records to meet Indiana law February, 17, 2009 Important news and updates for physicians from the ISDH February, 17, 2009 Federal mental health parity law to bring change February, 2, 2009 NJ physician liable for $400,000 for failure to provide interpreter February, 2, 2009 IDOI makes the first 2009 PCF payout January, 20, 2009 Malpractice insurance rates to decrease in 2009 January, 20, 2009 Give us feedback, we’ll give you tools January, 05, 2009 Credentialing is a one-step process with CAQH form December, 15, 2008 Anthem says it’s resolving issues, offers timeline December, 15, 2008 CMS no longer pays for hospital-acquired conditions November, 03, 2008 PhRMA code changes for gifts in 2009 November, 03, 2008 FTC issues six-month delay for Red Flag rules November, 03, 2008 Use tamper-proof Rx pads for Medicaid patients October, 20, 2008 FTC requires identity theft compliance program October, 20, 2008 Law restricts insurance companies on requests for repayment October, 06, 2008 Federal government investigates kyphoplasty procedures September, 15, 2008 Counties pass or consider restrictive ordinances on physicians September, 15, 2008 Do not withhold a patient's medical record for a past-due balance August, 25, 2008 Use caution when sharing INSPECT reports with others August, 11, 2008 Joint Commission targets disruptive behavior August, 11, 2008 The ADA is set to change to accommodate patient companions August, 11, 2008 Insurance department makes July 2008 payout from PCF August, 11, 2008 The law says medical offices must encrypt data August, 11, 2008 Licensing board changes rules for medical licensing exam June, 16, 2008 New state health care laws take effect July 1 June, 16, 2008 Physicians must disclose financial interests when referring patients June, 16, 2008 Manage old or unused pharmaceuticals June, 02, 2008 Peer review task force offers recommendations June, 02, 2008 Seven steps to deter Rx fraud to protect yourself June, 19, 2008 New rules out for sedation in office-based surgery June, 19, 2008 Publication provides guidance on integrating medical practices April, 21, 2008 SB 159 will impact access to discounted rates April, 07, 2008 Medical Licensing Board clarifies schedule II prescribing rule April, 07, 2008 Indiana Supreme Court clarifies position on non-compete clauses March, 24, 2008 Clarification: Revised autoclave spore testing rule linked to usage March, 24, 2008 High-profile civil suit stresses importance of reporting abuse March, 10, 2008 Indiana Supreme Court rules surgeons not automatically liable for actions of others March, 10, 2008 ISDH now requires autoclave spore testing every seven days February, 25, 2008 Peer Review Task Force formed in response to 2007 resolutions February, 25, 2008 Spotlight on Services ... using your ISMA benefits (Candace Backer, Physician Assistance Program) February, 25, 2008 Nation's health insurers make headlines in two states February, 25, 2008 Medicaid's tamper-resistant prescription rule takes effect April 1 January, 28, 2008 INSPECT helps you track your patients' narcotic use January, 28, 2008 Proposed CMS changes in the Stark Law January, 28, 2008 Insurance department makes first 2008 payout from PCF January, 28, 2008 CMS delays new anti-markup rule implementation January, 14, 2008 State issues new medical malpractice insurance requirements January, 14, 2008 Every physician eligible in Blue Cross Blue Shield settlement December, 31, 2007 PCF surcharge to be reduced December, 31, 2007 ISMA's action in medical malpractice cases pays off for physicians December, 11, 2007 Healthy Indiana Plan Contract Comparison December, 10, 2007 New federal schedule II controlled substance prescribing rule November, 12, 2007 Stark Law changes are looming October, 29, 2007 Seminar offered tips for controlled substance prescribers October, 29, 2007 Physician allowed to sue lawyer in medical malpractice case October, 29, 2007 Attorney general says don't refuse to give patients their records October, 29, 2007 Humana requesting patient records for Medicare Advantage chart reviews October, 29, 2007 ISMA seminar offered tips to help identify victims of abuse October, 29, 2007 INSPECT lets you view reports about patients scheduled Rx use October, 15, 2007 Requirement to use tamper-proof Rx pads delayed October, 1, 2007 Blue Cross Blue Shield settlement October, 1, 2007 Tamper proof Rx pads September, 20, 2007 Interpreters for deaf patients correction September, 24, 2007 New Medicaid requirement coming (prescription pads) September, 24, 2007 Anthem issues caution about timely claim filing limit September, 24, 2007 Costs of interpreters for the deaf can be negotiated August, 20, 2007 Looming federal requirement calls for tamper-proof Rx pads for all Medicaid scripts August, 20, 2007 If you take Medicare, Medicaid patients, stay current with Stark laws August, 20, 2007 Indiana Medicaid issues bulletin about prescription pads August, 6, 2007 CMS proposes tougher Stark Laws for physician referrals and ventures August, 6, 2007 Get a seat for this ISMA seminar designed to help you avoid legal trouble July, 23, 2007 New minimum wage taking effect; poster replacement required July, 23, 2007 IDOI makes second PCF payout of the year June, 25, 2007 Program limiting prescription data mining June, 25, 2007 Attorneys warn about Medicare/Medicaid 'excluded' individuals, entities June, 25, 2007 ISMA resolution leads to opening of state database June, 25, 2007 New Indiana health laws become effective July 1 June, 11, 2007 "Vigilant' physician and the ISMA help secure changes in proposed law (morbid obesity surgery) June, 29, 2007 Another warning about 'silent PPOs': Be careful what you sign June, 29, 2007 Court rules non-compete clauses unenforceable in breach of contract April, 30, 2007 Update on Butcher and Winkle cases April, 30, 2007 Medicaid lawsuits conclude; Harmony loses case April, 30, 2007 Indiana physicians listed in national malpractice database April, 2, 2007 The ISMA helps overturn two medical malpractice cases February, 20, 2007 Disciplinary, license information for physicians, others now online February, 20, 2007 Your rights and obligations under Indiana's new fax spam laws February, 5, 2007 New federal rules may help you transition to electronic health records February, 5, 2007 Agency extends deadline for FMLA comments January, 22, 2007 Healthier balance remains after the first 2007 payout from the PCF January, 22, 2007 Washington wants your opinions about FMLA January, 8, 2007 Emergency rule requires reporting of flu deaths January, 8, 2007 Aetna settlement may benefit you December, 18, 2006 Indiana still fares well in national medical malpractice environment December, 18, 2006 Medical malpractice laws: How Indiana compares to California December, 18, 2006 No Medicaid formulary for mental health drugs, but claim edits exist December, 4, 2006 Warning: Beware of pharmacy requests authorizing pharmacists to administer vaccines November, 20, 2006 Generics may be substituted without your permission/knowledge November, 20, 2006 New laws govern storing, destroying patient medical records September, 25, 2006 Law restricts insurance companies on requests for repayment September, 5, 2006 ISMA Legal Department offers tips, questions to ask on contracting September, 5, 2006 Make sure you’re charging permissible fees for copying medical records August, 7, 2006 Answering the question: Can I provide discounts to patients who can’t afford to pay? July, 24, 2006 Take note of this HIPAA Privacy Reminder June, 26, 2006 New law requires reporting of all fireworks injuries