[4/9/2020]
The fast-evolving COVID-19 public health emergency has required ISMA to ramp up communication efforts like never before.
[4/9/2020]
ISMA is conducting an online survey of members, in conjunction with Indiana Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), to determine the current and future effects of the COVID-19 crisis on medical practices.
[4/9/2020]
The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) DRIVE Team has been working diligently on its new electronic system for reporting deaths, births and other vital record events.
[4/9/2020]
To expand testing and protect front-line workers as the COVID-19 emergency continues, the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) is encouraging medical practices to donate any unopened swabs and potentially life-saving personal protective equipmen
[4/9/2020]
This week, ISMA and the Indiana Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (INAAP) asked the Indiana Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning (OMPP) in a letter to create an Accelerated and Advance Payment Program for Indiana Medicaid, similar to on
[4/9/2020]
Maintaining mental, physical and emotional wellness is more important than ever for physicians during this stressful time. Each week, ISMA will share a few resources to help relieve stress and care for yourself.
[4/9/2020]
In addition to advocating for financial assistance for physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic response, ISMA is implementing new educational and business resources to help physician practices weather the decrease in patient volume.
[4/9/2020]
Following Gov. Eric Holcomb’s Executive Order 20-13 issued March 30, the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency has launched the COVID-19 Temporary Healthcare Provider Registry, available on the PLA website.
[4/9/2020]
The ISMA Government Relations team is aware of discussions at the federal level about potential hazardous duty pay for doctors and other health care professionals working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
[4/9/2020]
The Indiana Professional Licensing Agency’s Medical Licensing Board and Board of Pharmacy issued a joint advisory opinion in response to reported stockpiling of potential COVID-19 medications, such as hydroxychloroquine, chloroquine and azithromycin.
[4/9/2020]
Two weeks ago, ISMA signed on to a letter from the AMA urging Congress to provide dedicated financial relief for physicians under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).