e-Reports 1-26-2023

IHCP bulletins cover continuous eligibility, blood lead testing, HCPCS code updates

[1/26/2023]

The Indiana Health Coverage Programs (IHCP, or Indiana Medicaid) recently published three bulletins of special interest to many physicians.

Indiana Drug Card helps save on medications

[1/26/2023]

Even with changes to insurance plans for 2023, one benefit remains the same. The Indiana Drug Card is available to all Indiana residents at absolutely no cost.

Psychiatric Society joins front lines of Indiana Physician Coalition

[1/26/2023]

The Indiana Psychiatric Society is the latest of Indiana’s specialty societies to take on stakeholder status with the Indiana Physician Coalition, the ISMA committee working to defend physician-led medical care.

CME webinars address caring for justice-involved patients, treating opioid use disorder

[1/26/2023]

Two upcoming live webinars reflect ISMA’s commitment to educating physicians about caring for individuals who are leaving incarceration and those dealing with opioid use disorder (OUD).

Bestselling author to join Women in Medicine Retreat; reserve rooms by tomorrow

[1/26/2023]

National speaker and bestselling author Lisa Herbert, MD, will lead a CME session at next month’s ISMA Women in Medicine Retreat at the Bottleworks Hotel in Indianapolis.

Dr. Carrie Davis honored with AADA advocacy award

[1/26/2023]

The American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA) has named ISMA District 2 Alternate Trustee Carrie L. Davis, MD, its 2023 Advocate of the Year.

New on ‘The Clinic’: Treating patients’ pain; Statehouse update

[1/26/2023]

On the latest edition of “The Clinic,” Eric Berman talks with ISMA Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus about recent events at the Statehouse.

3 more gifts bring Physician Assistance Fund donations to $26,180

[1/26/2023]

Thank you to three additional donors to the ISMA Physician Assistance Fund for 2022-2023, whose generosity has brought the total contributions to $26,180.

Renew membership ASAP to remain part of ISMA

[1/26/2023]

If you have not yet renewed your membership, please submit your 2023 dues as soon as possible to keep your membership current.

Members needed for Physician of the Day, ISMA Day at the Statehouse

[1/26/2023]

The 2023 session of the Indiana General Assembly is underway, with many important measures for physicians – including a large increase in public health funding – being considered.