e-Report 7-16-2020

Pete the Planner convention workshop to focus on financial health

[7/16/2020]

This year’s convention will feature a very special CME workshop led by Peter Dunn, better known as author, podcast host and USA Today financial columnist Pete the Planner.

ISMA officers, AMA delegation to be elected

[7/16/2020]

Officers elected each year at the annual House of Delegates include the ISMA president, president-elect, speaker, vice speaker, treasurer and assistant treasurer.

Agencies update reporting, other policies for COVID-19

[7/16/2020]

Several federal and state agencies have updated their reporting or reimbursement policies to provide flexibility during the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE).

OrthoIndy joins Indiana State Medical Association

[7/16/2020]

OrthoIndy, one of the most highly respected orthopedic practices in the Midwest, has joined the Indiana State Medical Association through a group membership.

Help ISMA remind Hoosiers to ‘Mask Up’ against COVID-19

[7/16/2020]

On July 1, Gov. Eric Holcomb and the Indiana State Department of Health launched a campaign to remind Hoosiers that face masks are an effective way to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Now, based on two new studies, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control

Letters seek to advance ISMA, AMA advocacy efforts

[7/16/2020]

ISMA’s Government Relations team continues to stay busy advocating for physicians and patients during the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE). Much of that work takes place behind the scenes.

Your input needed on PPE, patient volume, COVID testing, ACO opportunity

[7/16/2020]

The Indiana State Department of Health has asked ISMA to survey members on PPE usage, patient volumes and COVID-19 testing.

FCC offers grants to enable telehealth in rural areas

[7/16/2020]

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has created a $200 million COVID-19 telehealth program that provides grants to physicians and allied health care providers to purchase telecommunications, information systems and connected devices.

5 keys to E/M coding and documentation changes in 2021

[7/16/2020]

OrthoIndy, one of the most highly respected orthopedic practices in the Midwest, has joined the Indiana State Medical Association through a group membership.

ISMA issues statement on racism, health inequities

[7/16/2020]

ISMA opposes all forms of racism and denounces racially motivated violence, including police brutality. ISMA is committed to creating greater health equity by dismantling racist and discriminatory policies and practices across all of health care and