e-Reports 5-19-2022

7 district meetings set for May, June

[5/19/2022]

Five district meetings and district officer elections have been completed, and gatherings for seven other districts are scheduled for May or June.

2 medical students join staff as health policy fellows

[5/19/2022]

Two rising second-year medical students will assist the ISMA Government Relations team for the summer as part-time, paid ISMA Health Policy Fellows.

ISMA endorses principles for Medicare payment reform

[5/19/2022]

The ISMA is joining the AMA, other state medical societies and national specialty societies in endorsing a set of principles to guide the AMA’s advocacy efforts on Medicare physician payment reform.

Indiana Drug Card helps save on medications

[5/19/2022]

Even with changes to insurance plans for 2022, one benefit remains the same. The Indiana Drug Card is available to all Indiana residents at absolutely no cost.

Alaina Turchi, MD, named 2022 ISMA Future Physician Leader for IUSM

[5/19/2022]

The Indiana State Medical Association (ISMA) has recognized Alaina Turchi, MD, with the 2022 ISMA Future Physician Leader Award for the Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM).

IHCP bulletins address COVID-19 vaccine claim denials, second booster coverage

[5/19/2022]

The Indiana Health Coverage Programs has notified practices that it would correct an error in age restrictions on some COVID-19 vaccine and administration codes that led to some claims being denied.

Submit 2022 resolutions now using updated online form

[5/19/2022]

The deadline to submit resolutions is Sunday, June 12, for consideration by the House of Delegates at this year’s convention, set for Sept. 9 to Sept. 11. We’ve updated our online resolution submission form to make the process easier than ever.

McNamee earns law degree

[5/19/2022]

Congratulations to ISMA Deputy Director of Policy Luke McNamee, JD, who received his law degree from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis on May 14.

Get back to basics to reduce malpractice risk

[5/19/2022]

Our upcoming live CME webinar, “Risk Management: Back to Basics,” was developed to help physicians evaluate their practices for potential liability risks and patient safety issues.