e-Reports 1-14-2021

2021 brings more payer changes

[1/14/2021]

There has been a lot going on with payers already in 2021, including the new E/M coding guidelines for office and outpatient procedure codes 99202-99215. Here are several important highlights with links to additional information.

Save the date: Physician Advocacy Week begins March 15!

[1/14/2021]

Because of changes to the General Assembly’s usual format due to COVID-19, this year’s physician advocacy event will be a week of virtual advocacy, with several opportunities for you to get involved!

Indiana Drug Card helps patients save on medications

[1/14/2021]

The Indiana Drug Card is available to all Indiana residents at absolutely no cost. Tell your patients, especially those who may be uninsured or underinsured, to visit www.IndianaDrugCard.com today to see how much they can save.

ISMA joins push for physician-led VA medical care

[1/14/2021]

The ISMA is joining AMA and 96 other national specialty and state medical associations to oppose a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rule allowing virtually all nonphysician providers (NPPs) to practice without clinical supervision of a physician.

ISMA pursues robust legislative agenda amid procedural, other changes
 

[1/14/2021]

The 2021 legislative session is off to a slow but interesting start. COVID-19 led to a dramatic overhaul of the General Assembly’s procedures, and the 2020 election has changed several committee rosters.

Indiana Physician Coalition launches to protect patients, boost access to quality care

[1/14/2021]

Jan. 14 marked the official public launch of the Indiana Physician Coalition. Formed in 2020 as a new statewide scope of practice partnership, its mission is to protect patients from harm, increase access to quality care and help control health care

Member benefits: New opioid CME webinars, improved ISMA Online app

[1/14/2021]

Since its creation two years ago, the ISMA Online mobile app has offered a convenient way to complete CME and other educational courses at work, at home or on the go. Now, new features and content make the app even more indispensable for ISMA members

37 physician groups attain at least 75% ISMA membership

[1/14/2021]

ISMA is pleased to support group practices by discounting individual dues for groups of five or more physicians with at least 75% participation. The support of these practices significantly strengthens our ability to maximize the leadership and impac

ISMA calls on members to renew now, stand with physicians

[1/14/2021]

If you haven’t already renewed your ISMA membership for 2021, tomorrow is the due date to keep your membership current.