e-Reports 12-16-2021

Observe ISMA’s advocacy up close as Statehouse volunteer

[12/16/2021]

ISMA’s advocacy at the Statehouse each legislative session is key to preserving physician-led health care, keeping malpractice rates low and ensuring Indiana remains a favorable place to practice medicine.

Patients need clarity from physicians on licensure transparency

[12/16/2021]

Even with changes to insurance plans for 2021, one benefit remains the same. The Indiana Drug Card is available to all Indiana residents at absolutely no cost.

Medicare reimbursement cuts averted – for now

[12/16/2021]

Extensive congressional advocacy efforts on the part of physician organizations have temporarily averted cuts to Medicare physician payments that were scheduled to take effect Jan. 1.

10 donors contribute to Physician Assistance Program

[12/16/2021]

ISMA is grateful to 10 donors, who have contributed a total of $30,320 to the ISMA Physician Assistance Program as of Dec. 14.

IHCP updates cover MCE network participation requests, COVID-19 vaccinations

[12/16/2021]

The Indiana Heath Coverage Programs (IHCP) recently posted several bulletins of particular interest to Indiana physicians who accept Indiana Medicaid.

ISMA, others continue opposition to VA scope expansion

[12/16/2021]

The ISMA has joined the AMA and other state medical and national specialty societies in a second letter to the Veterans Administration (VA) concerning The Federal Supremacy Project.

Renew membership by Jan. 15; recruit a colleague to ISMA

[12/16/2021]

Here are two ways you can help ISMA continue to advocate for patients and our profession.

Holding you in our hearts

[12/16/2021]

This holiday season, we’re grateful for your dedication to medicine and to those you serve.

211 phone line connects Hoosiers with monoclonal antibody sites

[12/16/2021]

Patients interested in receiving the monoclonal antibodies used to prevent progression of COVID-19 can now call 211 for information.

Tomorrow! CME: How to comply with new surprise billing laws

[12/16/2021]

When the federal No Surprises Act takes effect Jan. 1, physicians and other health care practitioners will be required to post notices of patient rights, issue good-faith estimates of charges and obtain patient consent for certain out-of-network cost