e-Reports 4-17-2025

What Really Counts: Otis Bowen, MD

[4/17/2025]

Discussions of physician wellness often focus on factors that undermine it, such as overwork, busy work, and scutwork.

ISMA leader appointed to AMA Council on Legislation

[4/17/2025]

Dr. Elizabeth Struble, MD, of North Manchester, has been appointed by the American Medical Association (AMA) Board of Trustees to the AMA Council on Legislation.

Medicaid 101: Federal Oversight, State Administration, Provider Level Matters & Important Updates

[4/17/2025]

Registration is open for an ISMA webinar to be held at noon on Wednesday, May 7, to explain the ins and outs of Medicaid.

Enjoy special rate, reserved parking, on-demand shuttle at IND!

[4/17/2025]

Planning to fly to the islands, or to a bucket-list destination in the United States? As an ISMA member, you can arrive at and depart from Indianapolis International Airport in comfort for a special daily rate at Fast Park & Relax.

Indiana’s MMR vaccination rate low as measles outbreak reaches state

[4/17/2025]

The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) has confirmed six measles cases in Allen County. While health officials are optimistic about containing the spread, vaccination numbers in Indiana are below the national average.

Federal officials join Braun’s health announcement

[4/17/2025]

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., the U.S. Health and Human Services secretary, and Dr. Mehmet Oz, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services administrator, joined Gov. Mike Braun at the Indiana State Library on Tuesday.

Limited space remaining for Physician Advocacy retreat

[4/17/2025]

ISMA will offer its popular annual Advocacy Training Program in an all-new, condensed format this May.

35-year-old program celebrates and serves physicians

[4/17/2025]

The Physician Assistance Program (PAP) celebrates 35 years in operation this year. The program has helped more than 1,300 Indiana physicians since it was created in 1990.

Register now to attend your 2025 ISMA district meeting!

[4/17/2025]

Registration has opened for ISMA’s annual district meetings. These gatherings offer a valuable opportunity for physicians to network locally and stay informed about important updates from ISMA staff.

2025 Post-Session Legislative Update

[4/17/2025]

The ISMA Government Relations team will provide a cumulative review of the 2025 session of the Indiana General Assembly, with a focus on ISMA’s legislative priorities.

AMA speaker presents STEPS Forward® at symposium

[4/17/2025]

Dr. Marie Brown, MD, will be presenting the American Medical Association’s (AMA) STEPS Forward program at the second annual Wellness Symposium at the ISMA Convention on Friday, Sept. 26.

Reminder on new sunsetting resolution process

[4/17/2025]

During the 174th ISMA Annual Convention in 2023, the House of Delegates adopted Resolution 23-067 (Expiring Resolution Process).