AMA, ISMA seek COVID-19 liability protections, other accommodations

[6/5/2020]

ISMA this week agreed to join the AMA in urging congressional leaders to include liability protections for physicians in the next COVID-19 relief package.

Complete AMA/ISMA survey to assess COVID-19 needs

[6/5/2020]

ISMA is asking members to complete a survey we’re conducting along with the AMA to assess how both organizations can better meet physicians’ needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

UHC, IHCP, CMS issue updates on telehealth policies, coding

[6/5/2020]

Several updates of interest have been issued since last week’s ISMA COVID-19 Update, including one from UnitedHealthcare stating that the national public health emergency (PHE) for COVID-19 ends July 24, 2020.

Doctor Your Spirit

[6/5/2020]

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.

Pete the Planner to present CME workshop at ISMA’s annual convention

[6/5/2020]

ISMA’s CME workshop presenter at this year’s annual convention is none other than nationally recognized financial expert Peter Dunn – also known as Pete the Planner®.

State needs your input on expanding telehealth for Medicaid patients

[6/5/2020]

The Indiana state government quickly provided the flexibilities needed to expand telemedicine’s reach during the COVID-19 public health emergency, and physicians rapidly made telemedicine an integral part of their practices.

Discounted PPE supplies now available to ISMA member practices

[6/5/2020]

ISMA members can now purchase selected items of personal protective equipment (PPE) for their practices at discounted rates comparable to those offered to larger facilities obtaining these supplies through the state’s PPE marketplace.