e-Reports 10-21-2021

Malpractice insurance rates decrease for Indiana

[10/21/2021]

Despite an overall increase in rates nationwide, the ProAssurance medical malpractice insurance rates for Indiana decreased for all reported specialties from 2020 to 2021 and remain highly competitive compared with those in neighboring states.

New Indiana law broadens options for patients to make their health care decisions known

[10/21/2021]

On July 1, 2021, Indiana significantly broadened the options for an individual to make health care wishes known through an “Advanced Directive for Health Care Decisions” (an “Advanced Directive”). Senate Enrolled Act No. 204 (“SEA 204”), effective as

Webinars explore medical license investigations, physician leadership

[10/21/2021]

Two upcoming CME webinars will explore topics of special interest to many physicians.

Renew your membership; recruit a physician to ISMA

[10/21/2021]

ISMA is privileged to call you a member. Since 1849, our organization has been led by physicians – for physicians – at every stage of their career, to make Indiana the best state in which to practice medicine.

Indiana Drug Card helps save on medications

[10/21/2021]

Even with changes to insurance plans for 2021, one benefit remains the same. The Indiana Drug Card is available to all Indiana residents at absolutely no cost.

Let ISMA-IA help demystify Medicare enrollment

[10/21/2021]

If you are an ISMA physician member or spouse who is approaching age 65, is 65 or older, or who is helping a family member make decisions about Medicare, a free webinar presented by the ISMA Insurance Agency (ISMA-IA) can help you.

Congratulations to the following 108 physician members, who have practiced medicine for 50 years!

[10/21/2021]

Congratulations to the following 108 physician members, who have practiced medicine for 50 years!

IHCP updates ICD-10 codes

[10/21/2021]

The Indiana Health Coverage Programs (IHCP) recently posted its annual update of ICD-10 codes.

CSR renewal, opioid CME deadlines extended

[10/21/2021]

A recent executive order signed by Gov. Eric Holcomb gives Indiana physicians an additional 30 days to renew their medical license and Controlled Substance Registration (CSR).

Anthem BCBS suspends 'E/M Leveling Program' until Jan. 1

[10/21/2021]

The ISMA has had numerous conversations with ISMA members regarding Anthem BCBS’s new automated review program for level 4 and 5 Evaluation and Management (E/M) services.