e-Reports 2-10-2022

Former COPA Chair Randy Stevens, MD, remembered for compassion, leadership

[2/10/2022]

Colleagues of Randall “Randy” Stevens, MD, are remembering him for his compassion, selflessness and service to others after his death on Jan. 15 at age 69.

2 new gifts bring Physician Assistance Program donations to $59,320

[2/10/2022]

Thank you to two new donors to the Physician Assistance Program, whose collective $3,000 in gifts brings the total for the 2021-2022 campaign to $59,320 as of Feb. 4.

New programs build community among postgraduate, young physicians

[2/10/2022]

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.

IDOH: Therapeutics now available for COVID patients at risk for severe disease

[2/10/2022]

The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) has asked ISMA to inform members about several therapeutics that are now available to prescribe for COVID-19 patients at high risk for progression to severe disease.

Advocacy Week: Our voices were heard, but our work at the Statehouse isn’t done

[2/10/2022]

Physicians, medical students and society staff from around the state were encouraged to take part in advocacy opportunities over multiple days on three key issues: prior authorization, tobacco taxation, and health care licensure transparency.

Renew by March 1 to remain part of ISMA, retain benefits

[2/10/2022]

Our numbers are our strength. Because of members like you, ISMA is continuing to grow and succeed in making sure Indiana remains the best state in which to practice medicine.

Abney promoted to IT director; 2 others join ISMA staff

[2/10/2022]

Chris Abney, previously IT business analyst for ISMA, has been promoted to director of information technology, and Saajan Kumar has been hired as an associate data analyst – both key positions in ISMA’s evolution toward becoming a more data-driven or

Toolkit helps doctors, patients tackle hypertension

[2/10/2022]

For National Heart Month, the CDC has created resources that can help clinical teams implement protocols, use data to improve health outcomes and be inspired by other practices’ success stories.

Indiana Drug Card helps save on medications

[2/10/2022]

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.

Physicians must report elder abuse; what you need to know

[2/10/2022]

Resolution 21-22, adopted last year, affirms ISMA’s support for screening elderly patients for financial or investment abuse and reporting suspected exploitation to authorities. Experts say such abuse is underreported but widespread.