e-Reports 9-17-2026

MultiPlan litigation case receives update

[9/17/2026]

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.

A calling to serve: Dr. Singerman’s mission work comes full circle

[9/17/2026]

As Ryan Singerman, DO, FAAFP, concludes his year as ISMA president, his decades-long commitment to medical mission work offers a glimpse into the experiences that shaped his calling to medicine.

ISMA joins in the commendation

[9/17/2026]

ISMA joined an American Medical Association (AMA) Federation letter this week in support of H.R. 9693, the “Patients First Act.”

Program to expand employer-led training in health care

[9/17/2026]

Power Up Indiana invests in employer-led training that expands opportunity for workers and addresses workforce shortages across the health care sector.

Dr. Knight appointed to GME board by Governor

[9/17/2026]

Congratulations to Executive Vice President Clif Knight, MD, who was re-appointed by Gov. Mike Braun to the Indiana Graduate Medical Education Board. His current term began Sept. 15, 2026, and will continue through the end of 2028.

Pints & Politics takes off next month

[9/17/2026]

Join ISMA for our Pints & Politics series, held across the state. Indianapolis, Terre Haute, Fort Wayne, Evansville, South Bend, and Bloomington will host the start of the legislative preseason.

October substance use webinar scheduled

[9/17/2026]

Brown County Health Department in Nashville is hiring a full-time health officer. Those interested in the position should see the job description. Please send resumes to 200 Hawthorne Drive, Nashville, IN 47448, or bchealth@browncounty-in.gov.

Member research pair ask members to participate

[9/17/2026]

Funding for psilocybin research was recently awarded to the Indiana University School of Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry by the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration from the Therapeutic Psilocybin Research Fund.

New Coding CME offered this winter

[9/17/2026]

ISMA welcomes back Jan Hailey, MHL, CMC, CMCO, CMIS, CMOM, CMCA-E/M to discuss new updates in medical coding. The webinar will take place on Thursday, Dec. 10 at noon.

Celebrate Women in Medicine Month by registering for the 2027 Women in Medicine Retreat!

[9/17/2026]

Women in Medicine will host Own Your Next Chapter- Voice. Vision. Vitality as its annual retreat on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2027.

Advocacy Leadership Training Program now open to nonmembers

[9/17/2026]

The Advocacy Leadership Training Program is now open to nonmembers of ISMA. This move follows the program's celebration of its 100th graduate at the end of this cohort. The program remains open for ISMA members at the reduced fee.

Webinar offered on new organ donation after circulatory death policy

[9/17/2026]

The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) is holding an informational webinar on donation after circulatory death policy.

ISMA staff promoted!

[9/17/2026]

Congratulations to the following ISMA Staff members who received promotions this month!

Brown County hiring health officer

[9/17/2026]

Brown County Health Department in Nashville is hiring a full-time health officer. Those interested in the position should see the job description. Please send resumes to 200 Hawthorne Drive, Nashville, IN 47448, or bchealth@browncounty-in.gov.

15 organizations have given to the Physician Assistance Program

[9/17/2026]

ISMA joined an American Medical Association (AMA) Federation letter this week in support of H.R. 9693, the “Patients First Act.”

Dr. Hern joins panelists at Physician Wellness Symposium

[9/17/2026]

Brown County Health Department in Nashville is hiring a full-time health officer. Those interested in the position should see the job description. Please send resumes to 200 Hawthorne Drive, Nashville, IN 47448, or bchealth@browncounty-in.gov.

ISMA Online app

[9/17/2026]

Watch past presentations now in the ISMA Online app or by navigating to ISMAonline.

Health Misinformation and the Erosion of Trust

[9/17/2026]

Physicians have responsibilities that extend beyond patient care.

ISMA names VP of Finance

[9/17/2026]

Scott Bennett has been named the new Vice President of Finance for ISMA. Bennett has extensive experience in financial management.

42 Resolutions and 1 late submission will be up for deliberation at Convention

[9/17/2026]

Resolutions are set to go before the ISMA House of Delegates on Saturday, Sept. 26. Pulse summary reports are available and will be used to inform reference committees along with testimony during Convention.