e-Reports 12-17-2020

6 physician groups attain 75% or higher ISMA membership

[12/16/2020]

ISMA is pleased to support group practices by discounting individual dues for groups of five or more physicians with at least 75% participation.

ISMA introduces Indiana Physician Coalition to stop ‘scope creep’

[12/16/2020]

Across the U.S., nonphysician health professionals are continuing attempts to expand their scope of practice. Now, a group of Indiana health care leaders has come together to launch a new alliance of medical associations and specialty societies.

Candace Backer, LCSW, LCAC, retires after 30 years as ISMA Physician Assistance Program coordinator

[12/16/2020]

When Candace Backer, LCSW, LCAC, applied for a job through the Indianapolis Star in 1990, almost all she knew was that it entailed working with physicians.

Opioid webinars coming in 2021!

[12/16/2020]

Building on the success of our previous webinars on opioid prescribing and abuse, ISMA is launching an all-new live webinar series on Jan. 14.

AMA Interim Meeting proceeds smoothly in virtual format

[12/16/2020]

The 2020 AMA Interim Meeting was held in San Diego – well, almost. With Covid-19 breathing down our necks and masks, we held a complete meeting on two virtual platforms.

Enforcement of Medicare e-prescribing mandate delayed

[12/16/2020]

As ISMA has reported, new federal and state requirements for the electronic prescribing of controlled substances will take effect on Jan 1.

Stand with fellow physicians by renewing ISMA membership

[12/16/2020]

ISMA is pleased to support group practices by discounting individual dues for groups of five or more physicians with at least 75% participation.

Save the date: Physician Advocacy Week begins March 15!

[12/16/2020]

Because of changes to the General Assembly’s usual format due to COVID-19, this year’s physician advocacy event will be a week of virtual advocacy, with several opportunities for you to get involved!

Learn how to obtain a buprenorphine waiver to treat OUDs

[12/16/2020]

A free webinar for Indiana physicians who want to apply for a waiver to prescribe buprenorphine is being offered by the Marion County Department of Public Health. Buprenorphine waivers expand access to medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid u

Surgeon general: How clinicians can address social determinants of health

[12/17/2020]

If there’s one idea that infuses U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams’ approach to addressing social determinants of health, it’s empathy. “People need to know that you care before they care what you know,” he says.