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All Community Physician Network physicians now ISMA members

(INDIANAPOLIS) – The Indiana State Medical Association (ISMA) is proud to welcome all Community Physician Network (CPN) physicians as ISMA members, strengthening their voice in the health care community and reaffirming their commitment to high-quality physician-led, team-based patient care, advocacy, physician wellness and professional development.

The decision to join ISMA reflects Community’s commitment to supporting its physicians as they work to provide exceptional care for patients. CPN is part of Community Health Network. 

"We are thrilled to welcome more than 750 physicians from Community Physician Network into our membership," ISMA President William Pond, MD, said. "By working together, we will ensure that Indiana’s health care system continues to evolve and improve for both physicians and the patients they serve."

By joining ISMA, Community physicians will benefit from a unified platform that supports policy advocacy, continuing education, networking opportunities, and resources that help improve health care delivery throughout Central Indiana.

“Physicians are stronger together in the pursuit of making Indiana one of the best places to practice medicine, and helping Hoosiers to be among America’s healthiest,” said Ram Yeleti, MD, chief physician executive for Community Health Network.

John Kunzer, MD, president of CPN, underscored the importance of the collective advocacy made possible through ISMA membership.

“We each have an individual voice, but for many vital causes it’s helpful to join with others for our advocacy as well as our professional development,” Dr. Kunzer said.

ISMA has been at the forefront of advocating for physicians and their patients for more than 175 years, helping shape health care policy at the state and federal levels.

About the ISMA
With more than 10,000 physician and medical student members, the ISMA exists to maximize the leadership and impact of physicians. The ISMA’s focus is to make Indiana one of the best states in which to practice medicine and make Hoosiers among the healthiest people in the country. Learn more about the ISMA’s mission and history at www.ismanet.org.

About Community Health Network
Ranked among the nation’s most integrated healthcare systems, Indianapolis-based Community Health Network has more than 200 sites of care and affiliates throughout Central Indiana. CHN offers a continuum of care integrating hundreds of physicians, specialty and acute care hospitals, surgery centers, home care services, MedChecks, behavioral health and employer health services. 

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For more information: 
Eric Berman, Indiana State Medical Association 
Kris Kirschner, Community Health Network