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.

AMA, ISMA seek larger annual Medicare pay raise

[3/16/2023]

The ISMA has joined the AMA and 133 other state and national medical societies in asking Congress to pass legislation that would raise the Medicare physician payment rate with an annual, inflation-related payment increase.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Upcoming ISMA events

[3/16/2023]

Upcoming ISMA events

Physicians play key role in promoting organ donation

[3/16/2023]

Last year, the House of Delegates affirmed ISMA’s longstanding policy of encouraging all physicians and more Hoosiers to become organ donors. The need remains great.

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.