e-Reports 5-25-2023

ISMA members get discounts on Indianapolis Indians tickets, Zoo admission

[5/25/2023]

Need to fill up your summer calendar with family-friendly fun? ISMA has you covered.

Medical Student Society officers elected for 2023-2024

[5/25/2023]

Congratulations to the newly elected leaders of the ISMA Medical Student Society (MSS)!

Board of Trustees considers resolutions referred for action, study

[5/25/2023]

The ISMA Board of Trustees has completed all 12 of the resolutions referred to the board for action or study by the 2022 House of Delegates.

List of CPT codes no longer need prior authorization starting July 1

[5/25/2023]

Senate Enrolled Act (SEA) 400 (Health care matters) passed the Indiana General Assembly in the final days of the 2023 legislative session. Gov. Eric Holcomb signed the bill into law on May 4, and it will take effect on July 1.

MIPS EUC hardship exception to avoid penalties now available

[5/25/2023]

Due to the ongoing impacts of COVID-19, physicians may now apply for an Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances (EUC) hardship exception to avoid penalties of up to 9% in the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS).

2 emerging drug notifications issued by IDOH

[5/25/2023]

The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) has been monitoring the emergence of the drugs Xylazine and N-pyrrolidino etonitazene and has compiled information for awareness.

Medicare adds coverage for wheelchair accessory

[5/25/2023]

Seat elevation equipment for power wheelchairs is now a covered expense under Medicare.

Resources available as 174th ISMA Annual Convention approaches

[5/25/2023]

It’s time to start preparing for the 174th ISMA Annual Convention!

Register now for ISMA Advocacy Bootcamp

[5/25/2023]

Registration for the Indiana State Medical Association’s new leadership program, ISMA Advocacy Bootcamp, is open.

Dr. Box retiring as state health commissioner; Chief Medical Officer Dr. Weaver taking over June 1

[5/25/2023]

Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) Commissioner Kris Box, MD, FACOG, announced on May 12 that she will retire from her post at the end of the month.