e-Reports 4-21-2022

2022 ISMA district meetings, elections are underway

[4/21/2022]

After two years of conducting business virtually, district meetings and elections for district officers are being held in person. Local legislators have been invited to attend, and members are encouraged to invite a nonmember physician colleague as t

Guidance for private practitioners addresses nonessential care during COVID

[4/21/2022]

The AMA has released new guidance for private practice physicians working to provide nonessential care safely during the COVID-19 pandemic and current health care staffing shortage.

Indiana Drug Card helps save on medications

[4/21/2022]

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.

Free products available to help patients quit smoking

[4/21/2022]

Patients who want to quit using tobacco can now get a free two-week’s supply of nicotine gum, patches or lozenges while supplies last, compliments of Quit Now Indiana.

CME webinars cover new laws, financial planning for physicians

[4/21/2022]

Don’t miss ISMA’s upcoming CME webinars! Topics include new laws that affect physicians and patients, as well as sessions on estate planning, savings and tax strategies for early career physicians.

Resolutions must be submitted by June 12 to be considered at convention

[4/21/2022]

Details of how to submit and comment on ISMA resolutions this year are still being finalized – including expanded opportunities for member interaction using the ISMA Pulse member engagement tool.

Med students: Last chance to apply for paid health policy fellowship!

[4/21/2022]

If you are a rising second-year medical student seeking a paid summer fellowship, ISMA has a terrific opportunity for you!

Tomorrow is the deadline to request PRF Period 1 reporting extension

[4/21/2022]

Physicians who received more than $10,000 in Period 1 Provider Relief Funds but did not meet the reporting deadline because of extenuating circumstances have until Friday, April 22, at 11:59 p.m. ET, to ask the Health Resources and Services Administr