e-Reports 3-16-2023

House begins discussion of public health recommendations

[3/16/2023]

The House Public Health Committee heard three hours of testimony Tuesday on plans to beef up Indiana’s local public health infrastructure.

Upcoming ISMA events

[3/16/2023]

Upcoming ISMA events

Hoosier medical students attend AMA Student Advocacy Conference

[3/16/2023]

The AMA Medical Student Advocacy Conference is held annually for AMA medical student members to learn how to become stronger public health advocates and to meet with legislators on Capitol Hill.

Additional gift brings Physician Assistance Fund donations to $38,180

[3/16/2023]

Thank you to Marion General Hospital, whose recent donation to the ISMA Physician Assistance Fund has brought the total contributions to $38,180.

Indiana Drug Card helps save on medications

[3/16/2023]

Even with changes to insurance plans for 2023, one benefit remains the same. The Indiana Drug Card is available to all Indiana residents at absolutely no cost.

DATA Waiver (X-Waiver) requirement removed

[3/16/2023]

The federal requirement that practitioners submit a notice of intent (NOI) to prescribe medications like buprenorphine for treating opioid use disorder (OUD) has been removed via the recently passed omnibus spending bill.

Physicians turn out for ISMA Day at the Statehouse

[3/16/2023]

After a two-year absence, the sea of white coats from across the Hoosier State flooded the Indiana Statehouse once again. On March 15, ISMA Day at the Statehouse was held for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Board of Trustees considers resolutions referred for action, study

[3/16/2023]

To date, the ISMA Board of Trustees has considered and discussed seven of the 12 resolutions referred to the board for action or study by the 2022 House of Delegates.

Submit 2023 resolutions now; deadline is June 11

[3/16/2023]

Resolutions may now be submitted for consideration at ISMA’s annual convention, scheduled for Sept. 8 to Sept. 10.

ISMA district meeting dates set for 2023

[3/16/2023]

Mark your calendar; the dates for this year’s ISMA district meetings and elections have been finalized.