e-Reports 11-3-2022

ISMA joins AMA to oppose bill expanding scope of practice for nonphysicians

[11/3/2022]

The ISMA has joined the AMA and other state and national medical organizations in asking leaders of the U.S. House committees on Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce not to pass a bill that would endanger patients by expanding the scope of practice

Observe ISMA’s advocacy as Physician of the Day at the Statehouse

[11/3/2022]

ISMA’s advocacy at the Statehouse each legislative session is key to preserving physician-led health care, keeping malpractice rates low and ensuring Indiana remains a favorable place to practice medicine. During the 2023 session, you can get an insi

2023 Physician Fee Schedule cuts Medicare conversion factor by 4.5%

[11/3/2022]

The proposed CY 2023 Medicare physician fee schedule final rule, released Nov. 2, reduces the 2023 Medicare conversion factor (CF) by $1.55, or 4.5%, from the 2022 CF of $34.61.

IDOH corrects its guidance for lead screening, testing, reporting in kids

[11/3/2022]

The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) has released a corrected version of its “Universal Lead Testing and Reporting Guidance,” which it issued last month to help health care practitioners comply with a new law that will take effect Jan. 1.

Indiana Drug Card helps save on medications

[11/3/2022]

Even with changes to insurance plans for 2022, one benefit remains the same. The Indiana Drug Card is available to all Indiana residents at absolutely no cost.

2022 Marian Gala

[11/3/2022]

ISMA was on hand Oct. 28 at the Marian Gala to support the Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine. ISMA has seeded a $1 million endowed scholarship at MU-COM, and all incoming Marian students are automatically enrolled as ISMA members.

Renew your membership now for 2023

[11/3/2022]

ISMA dues statements for 2023 have been mailed to individual members. Payment is due by Jan. 15 to keep your membership current and continue receiving all the benefits of ISMA membership.

Podcast: Ruckelshaus, Shella, Shabazz preview midterm election

[11/3/2022]

The latest episode of ISMA’s “The Clinic” podcast is now live! ISMA’s Eric Berman, ISMA Vice President of Government Relations John Ruckelshaus, former WISH-TV political reporter Jim Shella, and IndyPolitics.org founder and editor Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

Registration opens Monday for the 2023 Women in Medicine Retreat

[11/3/2022]

Registration for the 2023 ISMA Women in Medicine (WIM) Retreat will open on Monday, Nov. 7. Our first retreat in three years will be at the internationally acclaimed Bottleworks Hotel in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, Feb. 25.

CME webinars cover COVID and kids, prescribing laws, coding updates

[11/3/2022]

ISMA members have free access to monthly CME webinars on important topics! Check out our upcoming sessions from noon to 1 p.m. on upcoming Thursdays.