e-Reports 3-25-2021

Are you volunteering at a vaccine clinic? Let us hear from you

[3/25/2021]

Are you a physician who is volunteering to get Hoosiers vaccinated against COVID-19? If so, please let ISMA know, so we can recognize you publicly!

Strong participation makes virtual Physician Advocacy Week a success

[3/25/2021]

ISMA’s virtual Physician Advocacy Week concluded successfully March 19, with more than 150 email messages sent to legislators and countless calls over the five-day event, capped off by a well-attended virtual legislative forum.

Indiana Drug Card helps save on medications

[3/25/2021]

Even with changes to insurance plans for 2020, one benefit remains the same. The Indiana Drug Card is available to all Indiana residents at absolutely no cost.

IHCP issues bulletins on E/M codes, COVID vaccine administration

[3/25/2021]

The Indiana Health Coverage Programs (IHCP) this week posted two bulletins of particular interest to a large number of physicians.

E/M revisions update: ‘Data ordered or reviewed’

[3/26/2021]

As previously reported in a recent ISMA eReports, revisions were published by the AMA to the 2021 Evaluation and Management (E/M) office visit CPT® code descriptors and documentation standards.

Our discounted PPE, telehealth, e-prescribing benefits streamline your practice

[3/25/2021]

ISMA is committed to offering benefits that enhance physicians’ practice success. As a member, you have access to discounted PPE, such as federally certified N95 masks made in Indiana, isolation gowns and hand sanitizers.

Information blocking: Understanding the impact on lab results and clinical notes

[3/25/2021]

As health care providers prepare to comply with the information blocking rules that become effective in just over a week on April 5, they should be aware of recent guidance from the Office of National Coordinator (ONC).

67 physician groups attain at least 75% ISMA membership

[3/25/2021]

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

2021 Match Day

[3/25/2021]

ISMA’s virtual Physician Advocacy Week concluded successfully March 19, with more than 150 email messages sent to legislators and countless calls over the five-day event, capped off by a well-attended virtual legislative forum.

Stay tuned for details of 2021 virtual convention, district meetings

[3/25/2021]

As previously reported, the 172nd Annual ISMA Convention will be held virtually this year and will include a virtual policy making process to consider new resolutions and those filed in 2020.