It was a lively ISMA
House of Delegates with extractions, debate, wordsmithing and motions from the floor. In all, 16 resolutions were adopted, 21 were adopted as amended or as substituted, 2 were not adopted, 3 were referred to the board for action and 1 was referred to the board for study. Every reference committee had extractions from their consent calendar. The final outcome of each resolution is listed below.
Reference Committee 1 - ISMA and AMA Matters and Constitution and Bylaws:
ADOPTED, PER REFERENCE COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS, BY THE HOD
RESOLUTION 26-01 - SUNSETTING THE FAMILY VIOLENCE COMMITTEE
RESOLUTION 26-02 - AMENDING ISMA BYLAWS TO INCREASE REPRESENTATION
RESOLUTION 26-23 - STRENGTHENING ISMA POLICY ON NON-EMERGENT MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
RESOLUTION 26-29 - STRENGTHENING THE REVIEW OF EXPIRING RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION 26-38 - FOCUSING PUBLIC POLICY MANUAL FOR DIRECTED ACTION
ADOPTED AS AMENDED OR AS SUBSTITUTED, PER THE REFERENCE COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS, BY THE HOD
RESOLUTION 26-04 - STREAMLINING THE PUBLIC POLICY DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
FILED REPORTS
Board of Trustees Annual Report
Executive Committee Annual Report
President’s Annual Report
President-elect’s Annual Report
Treasurer’s Annual Report
Executive Vice President’s Annual Report
Commission on Constitution and Bylaws Annual Report
Ad Hoc Committee on Insurance Annual Report
AMA Delegation Annual Report
Young Physician Society Annual Report
Resident/Fellow Society Annual Report
Medical Student Society Annual Report
Committee on Women in Medicine Annual Report
The following resolutions were extracted from the reference committee report. The outcomes of those extractions are listed below:
- RESOLUTION 26-14 - DUE PROCESS FOR RESIDENTS AND FELLOWS REGARDLESS OF HOW AN ADVERSE ACTION IS CHARACTERIZED: Referred to Board for Study
- RESOLUTION 26-21 - ENHANCING SPECIALTY SECTION ENGAGEMENT: Referred to Board for Action
Reference Committee 2 - Legislative Issues:
ADOPTED, PER REFERENCE COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS, BY THE HOD
RESOLUTION 26-10 - SUPPORT FOR PAID FAMILY LEAVE AND MEDICAL LEAVE
RESOLUTION 26-25 - CLOSING AUTO-RENEWAL LOOPHOLE IN INDIANA’S PHYSICIAN NONCOMPETE LAW
ADOPTED AS AMENDED OR AS SUBSTITUTED, PER THE REFERENCE COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS, BY THE HOD
RESOLUTION 26-09 - OPPOSING STATEWIDE PREGNANCY REGISTRY
RESOLUTION 26-30 - CODIFYING EMTALA
RESOLUTION 26-35 - SUPPORT FOR STANDARDIZED COGNITIVE SCREENING OF OLDER ADULTS DURING MEDICAL INTAKE AT INDIANA CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES
RESOLUTION 26-41 - ADDRESSING MEDICAID BUDGET SHORTFALLS
NOT ADOPTED, PER THE REFERENCE COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS, BY THE HOD
RESOLUTION 26-11 - FULL-TERM APPOINTMENT AGREEMENTS AND LIMITS ON DISCRETIONARY NON-RENEWAL FOR RESIDENTS AND FELLOWS
FILED REPORTS
Commission on Legislation Annual Report
The following resolutions were extracted from the reference committee report. The outcomes of those extractions are listed below:
- RESOLUTION 26-07A - PRIORITIZING CHILD SAFETY IN CUSTODY DECISIONS: Adopted as substituted by HOD
- RESOLUTION 26-16 - SUPPORTING ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE: Adopted as amended by HOD
- RESOLUTION 26-24A - SEEKING & SUPPORTING FUNDING FOR PSYCHIATRIST CONSULTATION PROGRAMS: Adopted as substituted by HOD
- RESOLUTION 26-26 - MEDICAL SPECTRUM OF GENDER AND ACCESS TO BASIC HUMAN SERVICE: Not adopted by HOD
Reference Committee 3 - Socio-Economic and Regulatory Issues:
ADOPTED, PER REFERENCE COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS, BY THE HOD
RESOLUTION 26-03 - ACCESS TO COVERED SPECIALTY CARE REGARDLESS OF NETWORK STATUS OF REFERRING HEALTH CARE PRACTIONERS
RESOLUTION 26-05 - AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE OPTIONS FOR INDIANA MEDICAL STUDENTS
RESOLUTION 26-06 - OPPOSING USE OF MEDICAID AND MEDICARE DATA FOR IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT
RESOLUTION 26-18 - SUPPORTING STATE ACCESS TO CHILDCARE
RESOLUTION 26-27 - REMOVING STATUTORY BARRIERS TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
RESOLUTION 26-39 - DEFINING MEDICAL FRAILTY
RESOLUTION 26-40 - ENSURING WORK REQUIREMENT HARDSHIP EXEMPTIONS FROM MEDICAID
ADOPTED AS AMENDED OR AS SUBSTITUTED, PER THE REFERENCE COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS, BY THE HOD
RESOLUTION 26-12 - TRANSPARENCY IN POST-ACUTE CARE DENIALS
RESOLUTION 26-13 - EXPEDITED POST-ACUTE AUTHORIZATION FOR HOSPITALIZED PATIENTS READY FOR DISCHARGE
RESOLUTION 26-34 - PROMOTING STREET MEDICINE INITIATIVES IN MEDICAL EDUCATION
FILED REPORTS
Commission on Medical Education Annual Report
Commission on Physician Assistance Annual Report
The following resolutions were extracted from the reference committee report. The outcomes of those extractions are listed below:
- RESOLUTION 26-28 - SUPPORT OF MEDICAID PRIMARY CARE CASE MANAGEMENT: Referred to Board for Action
- RESOLUTION 26-43 - ENSURING ADEQUATE MEDICAID PAYMENT FOR OBSTETRIC AND PEDIATRIC CARE: Referred to Board for Action
Reference Committee 4 - Public Health Issues:
ADOPTED, PER REFERENCE COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS, BY THE HOD
RESOLUTION 26-08 - PROTECTING PATIENT ACCESS TO FDA-APPROVED MEDICATIONS FROM NON-SCIENTIFIC ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION
RESOLUTION 26-19 - EXPANSION OF EXPEDITED PARTNER THERAPY IN INDIANA TO INCLUDE TRICHOMONAS INFECTIONS
ADOPTED AS AMENDED OR AS SUBSTITUTED, PER THE REFERENCE COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS, BY THE HOD
RESOLUTION 26-17 - SAFETY STANDARDS FOR YOUTH CAMPS
RESOLUTION 26-20 - ENSURING HIGH QUALITY TRAUMA CARE IN INDIANA
RESOLUTION 26-31 - STRENGTHENING INDIANA’S RESIDENTIAL HABITABILITY STANDARDS
RESOLUTION 26-33 - AFFIRMING SUPPORT FOR EVIDENCE-BASED PEDIATRIC VACCINATION RECOMMENDATIONS
RESOLUTION 26-37 - EXPANDING METHADONE ACCESS
RESOLUTION 26-42 - PROTECTING COMMUNITY WATER FLUORIDATION
The following resolutions were extracted from the reference committee report. The outcomes of those extractions are listed below:
- RESOLUTION 26-15 - UNIVERSAL MENTAL HEALTH SCREENINGS FOR INDIANA’S YOUTH IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Adopted as amended by HOD
- RESOLUTION 26-22A - OPPOSITION OF POLICIES CRIMINALIZING PEOPLE WITHOUT HOUSING: Adopted as substituted by HOD
- RESOLUTION 26-32 - EXPANDING HEALTHCARE FOR PEOPLE WITHOUT HOUSING: Adopted as amended by HOD
- RESOLUTION 26-36 - OPTIMIZING PUBLIC HEALTH IN PEOPLE WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER: Adopted as amended by HOD
A special thank you to all our members who volunteered for reference committees:
Reference Committee 1 - ISMA and AMA Matters and Constitution and Bylaws:
Roberto J. Darroca, MD, District 8, Chair
Edgardo D. Rivera Rivera, MD, District 12
Claire F. McGuire, MSS
Jesse E. Doyle, MD, RFS
Michael J. Gamble, MD, District 2
Ramesh Adhikari, MD, District 9, Alternate Member
Maya Votapek, MSS, Alternate Member
Reference Committee 2 - Legislative Issues:
Chad M. Curtis, DO, YPS, Chair
Maria G. Del Rio Hoover, MD, District 1
Abigail J. Deal, MD, RFS
Brian S. Hart, MD, District 7
Kristen M. Rush, MD, YPS
Stephanie S. Kidd, DO, District 12, Alternate Member
Dana Y. Stewart, MD, District 11, Alternate Member
Reference Committee 3 - Socio-Economic and Regulatory Issues:
Aisha H. Shareef, MD, District 10, Chair
William H. Mohr, MD, District 11
Isaac R. Meng, MSS
Tejaswini Kumar, MD, District 5
Austin J. Marett, MD, YPS
Rebecca L. Kaminski, DO, District 12, Alternate Member
Chelsea F. Kolodziej, DO, District 11, Alternate Member
Reference Committee 4 - Public Health Issues:
Harriet Hamer, MD, District 13, Chair
Michael J. Lalla, MD, District 11
Cheryl F. Ferguson, MD, District 9
Melissa C. Rabe, MD, District 7
Gregory A. Quin, MD, District 11
Joshua D. Kline, MD, District 12, Alternate Member
Wade Catt, MSS, Alternate Member