e-Reports 1-23-2025

Volunteers still needed for Physician of the Day

[1/23/2025]

ISMA is seeking volunteers to serve as Physician of the Day at the Statehouse during the months of January and March for the 2025 Indiana General Assembly.

Renew your membership for 2025

[1/23/2025]

If you haven’t renewed your ISMA membership for 2025, now is the time to act.

Registration open for Physician Advocacy Day

[1/23/2025]

Registration is now open for the 2025 ISMA Physician Advocacy Day at the Statehouse, scheduled for March 12 in Indianapolis.

2025 district meeting dates planned

[1/23/2025]

Dates and city locations for 2025 district meetings are set! These gatherings offer a valuable opportunity for physicians to network locally and stay informed about important updates from ISMA staff.

PAP donations total $29,820 to start new campaign

[1/23/2025]

Four additional donations have been made to the Physician Assistance Fund as of Jan. 20, bringing the total to $29,820 for the current campaign.

A Visual Exercise for Physician Wellness

[1/23/2025]

When will we learn that to excel as physicians, it is not enough to study medicine?

Deadline for AMPAC Award nominations is Jan. 31

[1/23/2025]

The AMPAC Award for Political Participation, given every two years, honors AMA or AMA Alliance members who significantly contribute their time and talent to support friends of medicine in federal or state elections.

Survey responses needed for advocacy efforts

[1/23/2025]

In coordination with the American Medical Association (AMA), ISMA asks physicians to answer a survey to help inform future advocacy and legislative efforts.

Attend the 2025 FIRM Conference

[1/23/2025]

All Indiana medical faculty, residents, students and health professionals are invited to attend the 2025 Finding Inspiration and Resilience in Medicine (FIRM) Conference, “Rediscovering Childhood Passions” on Feb. 28.

ISMA members get discounts on Zoo admission

[1/23/2025]

ISMA members receive special ticket pricing at the Indianapolis Zoo through March 21.

HHS OCR issues guidance on updated disability provisions

[1/23/2025]

On May 9, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) published a final rule updating regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Your stories are needed to help reform prior authorization

[1/23/2025]

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.

LAST CHANCE: WIM Retreat registration closes Sunday

[1/23/2025]

Registration for the 2025 Women in Medicine Retreat closes this Sunday, Jan. 26, and just a few spots remain for the popular event, so now is the time to register if you haven’t yet!

Explainer: Cabinet confirmation process, how to contact Indiana senators

[1/23/2025]

As President Donald Trump begins staffing his new administration, questions about the Senate confirmation process have arisen.

Upcoming webinar: Legislative Halftime Update is March 6

[1/23/2025]

The ISMA Government Relations team will provide an update on the first half of the legislative session and discuss issues outstanding in the second half.

Donate during Blood Donor Awareness Month

[1/23/2025]

January is Blood Donor Awareness Month, a time to recognize the life-saving impact of blood donors and raise awareness about the constant need for donations.

All Community Physician Network physicians now ISMA members

[1/23/2025]

The Indiana State Medical Association (ISMA) is proud to welcome all Community Physician Network (CPN) physicians as ISMA members, strengthening their voice in the health care community.

BCBS antitrust settlement platform now live

[1/23/2025]

If you or your business provided health care services, equipment, or supplies to Blue Plan patients anytime from July 24, 2008, to Oct. 4, 2024, you may be eligible to submit a claim for your share of a $2.8 billion settlement.

Reach thousands of physicians by advertising with ISMA

[1/23/2025]

Needing patient referrals or physician recruitment? Choose from any of the advertising options below and let us deliver your message.

ISMA supports physicians through continuing education

[1/23/2025]

Jan. 24 marks the inaugural Healthcare Continuing Education Professionals Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the individuals who help ensure physicians stay equipped to deliver the highest standard of care to their patients.

ISMA supports bill protecting health care workers from violence

[1/23/2025]

ISMA has joined several other health care organizations in signing a letter to state lawmakers supporting Senate Bill 419 (Crimes against health care providers).