e-Reports 10-16-2025

Thank you, reference committee volunteers!

[10/16/2025]

Each year, ISMA depends on volunteer reference committee members to study and deliberate issues raised in resolutions.

Gunderman chosen as ISMA president-elect

[10/16/2025]

Indianapolis radiologist Richard Gunderman, MD, PhD, will serve as the 179th president of the Indiana State Medical Association, following his election Sunday at the ISMA’s annual convention.

Sen. Busch, Rep. Manning named ISMA Legislators of the Year

[10/16/2025]

The ISMA honored two state legislators at its annual convention Sunday for leading the successful effort to ban noncompete clauses in most physician contracts.

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[10/16/2025]

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Get ahead of coming changes in coding and reimbursement

[10/16/2025]

Big changes are on the horizon for medical coding and reimbursement in 2026, and physicians can get up to speed during an upcoming webinar, “ICD-10 Updates & Medicare’s Final Rule: What You Need to Know.”

Medicare operations updates provide limited update on telehealth flexibilities

[10/16/2025]

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressed related changes in its updated MLN006764 - Evaluation and Management Services, particularly on pages 29-30.

ISMA officers, AMA delegation members sworn in and elected at convention

[10/16/2025]

2025 ISMA offices and AMA delegation positions were elected at the 176th Annual Convention.

Navigating Student Loans: How To Optimize Repayment and Forgiveness Programs

[10/16/2025]

This session will help physicians navigate the complexities of federal student loan programs and repayment strategies.

Singerman sworn in as new president

[10/16/2025]

Ryan Singerman, DO, of Fort Wayne, was sworn in Sunday to begin his presidential term for 2025-2026.

Government shutdown impacts Medicare claims hold

[10/16/2025]

CMS issued updated guidance to Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) instructing them to limit the Medicare claims hold for services provided on or after October 1, 2025, that are impacted by the expired Medicare legislative payment provisions.

Early bird discount expiring for Women in Medicine Annual Retreat

[10/16/2025]

All female ISMA members are invited to attend the annual Women in Medicine (WIM) retreat on Jan. 30-31 at the Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. Jane Bridges, MD; Laurel Fick, MD; and Erica Howe, MD, will speak at the two-day event.

We would like to thank all our sponsors for their support!

[10/16/2025]

ISMA is grateful to the following sponsors, whose support helped make the annual convention possible.

Delegates adopt 57 new resolutions at Convention

[10/16/2025]

The House of Delegates (HOD) adopted 57 resolutions at the 2025 ISMA Annual Convention. Delegates and members debated the resolutions on Pulse, in reference committees, and during the HOD session on Sunday, Sept. 28.

In address to ISMA Convention, AMA President urges unity, advocacy

[10/16/2025]

The 180th president of the American Medical Association (AMA), Bobby Mukkamala, MD, urged physicians to take an active role in shaping legislation at both the state and national levels, in an address to the ISMA House of Delegates on Sept. 27.

ISMA recognized as 2025 Wellbeing First Champion

[10/16/2025]

ISMA has been recognized as a Wellbeing First Champion for 2025 by ALL IN: Wellbeing First for Healthcare, a coalition of health care organizations working to eliminate barriers to mental health care access for health workers.

Resolutions of appreciation presented at Convention

[10/16/2025]

Four resolutions of appreciation were shared at the 2025 ISMA Convention on Sunday morning. William Mohr, MD; Fen Lei Chang, MD; Roberto Darroca, MD; and Deepak Azad, MD, MPH, were recognized for their years of service.

Promoting Good Work

[10/16/2025]

The most requested article in the history of the Harvard Business Review is Frederick Herzberg’s 1968 essay, “One More Time, How Do You Motivate Employees?” Among Herzberg’s most notable ideas are job enrichment and motivator-hygiene theory.

Member benefits for upcoming Halloween events

[10/16/2025]

Harvest Nights at Newfields and ZooBoo at the Indianapolis Zoo are underway for the fall season. As a member of ISMA, you can receive discounts on memberships and tickets to both venues.

Register now for the Pints & Politics series

[10/16/2025]

Grab a beer and talk politics with state legislators this fall.

Disciplinary Commission, Rokita reach agreement to drop second misconduct case

[10/16/2025]

A two-year legal saga pitting Attorney General Todd Rokita against the state agency which oversees professional misconduct complaints against attorneys reached an apparent end last week with the dismissal of a second disciplinary case against Rokita.