e-Reports 7-9-2026

Rural Health funds available for physicians willing to relocate

[7/9/2026]

Through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), eligible physicians can receive up to $300,000 over five years for committing their full-time clinical practice to a designated rural community.

AMA leadership positions open for nomination

[7/9/2026]

ISMA members are invited to apply for AMA nomination for leadership opportunities with external medical education and accreditation organizations.

Federal agenda picks up in July

[7/9/2026]

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for calendar year 2027 is released in July.

Indiana Supreme Court upholds confidentiality of TPRs

[7/9/2026]

The Indiana Supreme Court announced on Monday, June 29, that it refused to accept transfer of the Indiana State Health Commissioner and Voices for Life, Inc. v. Caitlin Bernard, MD, and Caroline Rouse, MD, case.

ISMA wants volunteers for Convention

[7/9/2026]

In the spirit of welcoming more members to participate, ISMA would like to solicit self-nominations from the general membership to take part in this year’s Convention.

Register now for ISMA’s Physician Wellness Symposium

[7/9/2026]

Join ISMA on Friday, Sept. 25, for the third annual Physician Wellness Symposium — a day devoted entirely to supporting physician well-being.

AMPAC School open for registration

[7/9/2026]

AMPAC, the American Medical Association’s political action committee, will host its annual training session Sept. 10-13 for physicians, medical students and spouses interested in becoming more involved in the political process.

Declaration of candidacy forms welcome

[7/9/2026]

Candidates may declare their intent to run for ISMA office or AMA delegation before elections during the 177th Annual Convention on Sept. 25-27.

Resolution Commenting on ISMA Pulse starts by July 28

[7/9/2026]

Dozens of resolutions have been timely submitted for consideration at the 2026 ISMA Convention on Sept. 25-27.

District leaders named for 2026-27 leadership year

[7/9/2026]

Congratulations and thank you to the district leaders who are serving or were elected during the district meeting season! Newly elected leaders will begin their terms on Sept. 27 upon conclusion of the 177th Convention.

Webinar to explore adolescent substance use prevention, recognition, screening and treatment options

[7/9/2026]

ISMA will host “Best Practices for Adolescent Substance Use Disorder Treatment: From Psychotherapy to Infrastructure” on Friday, July 24, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET.

New updates in MultiPlan litigation

[7/9/2026]

ISMA is a plaintiff in the MultiPlan Health Insurance Provider Litigation, a federal antitrust case alleging that MultiPlan and major health insurers colluded to suppress out-of-network reimbursement rates paid to physicians and other providers.

New Indiana health care laws took effect July 1

[7/9/2026]

Several health care laws approved during the 2026 legislative session took effect July 1, bringing changes for physicians, hospitals, insurers, pharmacies and health care facilities across Indiana.

Catch the Fever at a reduced price

[7/9/2026]

ISMA is offering discounted Indiana Fever home game tickets for ISMA member physicians and their families for the upcoming 2026 season.

New work requirements released by Healthy Indiana Plan

[7/9/2026]

The Healthy Indiana Plan released their work requirements for certain adult members this week. The requirement goes into effect Jan. 1, 2027, but implementation of the program begins this month.

Physician Advocacy Leadership Training Program graduates 14 members

[7/9/2026]

Congratulations to those physicians and students who recently graduated from the Physician Advocacy Leadership Training Program.