e-Reports 4-11-2023

ISMA signs on to letter supporting AMA’s Physician Practice Information Survey

[4/11/2023]

The American Medical Association is undertaking a data collection effort with its independent research partner, Mathematica, to collect representative data on practice expenses and hours spent in direct patient care.

PCF surcharge rates for physicians unchanged in 2023-2024

[4/11/2023]

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 gifts bring Physician Assistance Fund donations to $63,180

[4/11/2023]

Thank you to the Indiana University Health medical staff from the hospitals in Bloomington, Bedford and Paoli and the Union Hospital medical and dental staff (in memory of Randall Stevens, MD) from Terre Haute for their recent donations.

Contact your legislator regarding HIP 2.0 reimbursement rates

[4/11/2023]

Senate Republicans will unveil their version of a new two-year state budget this week. Among other items, the budget will include a proposed new reimbursement rate for services provided under the Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP 2.0).

Submit 2023 resolutions now; deadline is June 11

[4/11/2023]

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

New ISMA project addressing social drivers of health

[4/11/2023]

A multifaceted initiative addressing social drivers of health (SDOH) in the Hoosier State is moving full steam ahead after ISMA was awarded a $75,000 grant from the Physicians Foundation.

Upcoming ISMA events

[4/11/2023]

Upcoming ISMA events

Registrations continue to open for district meetings

[4/11/2023]

ISMA members in District 5 and District 4 have now received six-week email notices for their annual meetings.

2023 ISMA health policy fellows selected

[4/11/2023]

Two Indiana medical students will assist the ISMA Government Relations (GR) team for the summer as part-time, paid health policy fellows.

End of federal COVID emergency affects temporary licenses in Indiana

[4/11/2023]

More than 1,500 physicians who received temporary licenses in Indiana due to the COVID-19 pandemic must apply for full licensing or lose their right to practice on May 11.