e-Reports 3-11-2021

PCF surcharge rates for physicians decrease in 2021-2022

[3/11/2021]

The 2021-2022 annual surcharge rates that physicians must pay into the Indiana Patient’s Compensation Fund (PCF) to be qualified under Indiana’s Medical Malpractice Act (MMA) will decrease by 1.65% from the current rates, the Indiana Department of In

Indiana Drug Card helps save on medications

[3/11/2021]

Even with changes to insurance plans for 2020, one benefit remains the same. The Indiana Drug Card is available to all Indiana residents at absolutely no cost.

New gift brings Physician Assistance Program donations to $47,480

[3/11/2021]

Since last fall, 13 donors have given a total of $47,480 to the program, which offers confidential assistance for practicing physicians struggling with a mental or physical illness, substance abuse, disruptive behavior, or boundary violations.

IDOH: More at-risk patient groups now eligible for vaccine

[3/11/2021]

The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) has expanded the list of high-risk conditions for COVID-19 vaccination eligibility.

2021 convention, district meetings to be held virtually, Board decides

[3/11/2021]

The 2021 ISMA annual convention will be held virtually, the Board of Trustees decided at its March 7 meeting.

AMA NAC: Advocacy opportunities abound, even in virtual format

[3/11/2021]

In this year of COVID, advocacy is needed more than ever; but, just as we have adjusted how we take care of patients, NAC was adjusted to a virtual format.

New specialty societies join statewide advocacy effort

[3/11/2021]

When it launched in 2020, the Indiana Physician Coalition included some of the largest medical associations and specialty societies in the state and represented the vast majority of nearly 17,000 practicing physicians and 2,000 medical students.

Members get 10% off N95 masks, federally certified and made in Indiana!

[3/11/2021]

ISMA members can now purchase NIOSH-approved N95 respirators in quantities ranging from single boxes of 25 individually wrapped masks to entire pallets at a 10% discount.

Technical corrections clarify E/M code changes effective Jan. 1, 2021

[3/11/2021]

The 2020 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule was published in late 2019, with revisions to the Evaluation and Management (E/M) office visit CPT® codes (99201-99215) code descriptors and documentation standards that were designed to reduce the

Support med students, patients by donating blood

[3/11/2021]

As part of its commitment to community service, the ISMA Medical Student Society (MSS) is holding blood drives at medical school campuses around the state.