e-Reports 9-3-2026

Resolution summary reports are available in ISMA Pulse

[9/3/2026]

The commenting/recommendation for the 2026 resolutions closed at 11:59 p.m. ET on Thursday, Aug. 27. Summaries of resolution feedback from all ISMA members are posted on ISMA Pulse under the “Pulse Summaries” tab.

VoterVoice campaign targets the Patients First Act

[9/3/2026]

The recently introduced Patients First Act, H.R. 9693, would reform the Medicare physician payment system by providing greater stability, expanding opportunities for participation in payment models, and better aligning payment updates.

First venues announced for Pints and Politics series coming in October

[9/3/2026]

Join us for a pint or glass and meet your local legislators for a casual conversation about the upcoming legislative session. This is laying the groundwork for a very busy time when ISMA may need local physicians to engage with their elected official

Dr. Brown reappointed by Governor

[9/3/2026]

Sara Brown, MD, chair of the ISMA Board of Trustees, has been reappointed by Gov. Mike Braun to the Indiana Emergency Medical Services Commission, continuing more than a decade of service on the commission.

IDOH reports first case of West Nile and elevated risk

[9/3/2026]

The first case of West Nile virus (WNV) disease in Indiana in 2026 has been reported in an Allen County resident. No additional information about the case will be released to protect patient privacy.

IDOH announces grant opportunity

[9/3/2026]

The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) Family Health Data and Fatality Prevention Division announced a new funding opportunity for the Injury Prevention Mini-Grant. This opportunity is open through Saturday, Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. EST.

Expiring resolution committee announces its recommendations

[9/3/2026]

Per Resolution 23-67, the following recommendations will be presented on the expiring resolutions listed here.

Convention: Don’t forget to register and get the group rate

[9/3/2026]

Register now for the 177th ISMA Annual Convention and get the special group rate before it expires next week.

Physician Wellness Symposium on track to be the best so far

[9/3/2026]

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.

Fewer than one-fifth of US physicians are employed by a physician-owned practice

[9/3/2026]

More than four in five U.S. physicians (82%) are employed by hospitals, health systems or corporate entities like health insurance plans as of January 1, 2026, according to a report from Avalere Health for the Physicians Advocacy Institute (PAI).

Join us for a tailgate - you might win tickets!

[9/3/2026]

ISMA members, residents, and medical students are invited to a tailgate for the Notre Dame vs. Rice University on Saturday, Sept. 12, for a noon kickoff. One lucky attendee will win a pair of tickets to the game!

Negotiating Tail Coverage in Your Employment Agreement: What Physicians Need to Know

[9/3/2026]

When evaluating or negotiating a physician employment agreement, few provisions carry as much long-term financial significance as the professional liability insurance clause and, more specifically, who bears responsibility for “tail” coverage.

ISMA joins Federation letter to Dr. Oz

[9/3/2026]

ISMA signed a Federation letter urging Mehmet C. Oz, MD, Administrator for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Department of Health and Human Services not to finalize the proposed policy to reduce payment by 50%.

Brown County hiring health officer

[9/3/2026]

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.

Members declare their candidacy for the 2026 Convention

[9/3/2026]

ISMA officers elected at Convention include the president-elect, speaker, vice speaker, treasurer and assistant treasurer. These positions serve one-year terms. The president-elect becomes president a year after their election.