e-Reports 8-10-2023

Congressional Action Needed NOW to Fix Medicare

[8/10/2023]

The need for Congress to act quickly and decisively to fix the broken Medicare payment system cannot be overstated. The fiscal stability of physician practices and the long-term viability of our nation’s health care system hangs in the balance.

August Women in Medicine Virtual Discussion Forum will focus on status-leveling, offers free CME

[8/10/2023]

In this session, as part of the Women in Medicine (WIM) Virtual Discussion Forum, Jane Bridges, MD, will discuss these challenges and mitigation strategies that can assist women physicians.

Interstate Medical Licensure Compact live in Indiana

[8/10/2023]

The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, a voluntary, expedited pathway to cross-state licensure for physicians who qualify, is now implemented and live.

ISMA members get discounts on Zoo tickets

[8/10/2023]

There’s lots to see at the Indianapolis Zoo! ISMA members receive special pricing on tickets through December– $20.75 for adults and $16.75 for children ages 2 to 12.

Resolution commenting period ends Sunday

[8/10/2023]

All resolutions submitted by the June 11 deadline for consideration at this year’s convention are now published on the ISMA Pulse digital engagement tool.

Rep. Carson signs letter to FDA supporting ban on menthol cigarettes, flavored cigars

[8/10/2023]

U.S. Rep. André Carson (D-Indiana) recently signed on to a letter from Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Illinois) to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) supporting a proposed ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars.

Register now for the 174th Annual ISMA Convention

[8/10/2023]

All Indiana State Medical Association members are invited to attend the 174th Annual ISMA Convention from Sept. 8-10 at the Embassy Suites in Plainfield.

Medicare’s telehealth policy updated

[8/10/2023]

Medicare recently made significant updates to the Telehealth Services Fact Sheet (MLN901705 June 2023). Many of the changes came about under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023.

IHCP changes submission requirements for FFS claim administrative review process

[8/10/2023]

In its July 27 bulletin, the Indiana Health Coverage Programs (IHCP) announced it is immediately reducing the submission requirements for requesting a claim administrative review by Gainwell Technologies for fee-for-service nonpharmacy claims.

ISMA and IUSM planning ‘Lunch & Learn’

[8/10/2023]

ISMA Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus will discuss current issues facing physicians, health care in the state of Indiana, and what lies ahead in 2024 during a presentation in conjunction with the IU School of Medicine on Aug. 16.