e-Reports 4-8-2021

CME webinar explains new information blocking rules

[4/8/2021]

New information blocking rules, designed to promote interoperability and increase patients’ and medical professionals’ access to health records, took effect April 5 and apply to all health care entities.

IDOH wants your input on infection control efforts

[4/8/2021]

The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) and the University of Indianapolis (UIndy) are seeking input from physicians to help plan a series of infection control trainings for frontline health care workers.

Indiana Drug Card helps save on medications

[4/8/2021]

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.

District meeting, election notices to be emailed soon!

[4/8/2021]

Notices with dates for this year’s virtual ISMA district meetings and elections will be emailed soon.

Side effects of vaccinating Hoosiers: Joy, satisfaction of aiding colleagues

[4/8/2021]

As busy as Indiana physicians typically are, many still make time to volunteer at COVID-19 vaccination clinics, helping to implement the state’s vaccine distribution plan.

MHS seeks physicians to serve on advisory committee

[4/8/2021]

MHS, a health coverage provider that has served Indiana residents for 25 years through Medicaid, Medicare and marketplace plans, is seeking dedicated, engaged physicians to join its Provider Advisory Committee and offer feedback and ideas.

April 13 webinar addresses J&J vaccine rollout questions

[4/8/2021]

An AMA webinar on Tuesday, April 13, will share the latest information and answer questions about the rollout of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine for COVID-19, as well as other COVID vaccines approved for emergency use by the FDA.

General Assembly honors Indiana physicians on Doctors’ Day

[4/8/2021]

In honor of National Doctors’ Day, ISMA asked the 2021 Indiana General Assembly to join our organization in recognizing the contributions of Indiana physicians to protecting the health of Hoosiers.

Online MHA program seeks physicians for part-time faculty

[4/8/2021]

University of St. Francis (USF), a Franciscan values-based organization, has openings for Indiana physicians to serve as adjunct faculty for several courses in its new Master of Healthcare Administration degree program.

iPrescribe by DrFirst helps members comply with e-prescribing mandate for controlled substances

[4/8/2021]

iPrescribe by DrFirst makes it easy to comply with the controlled substances electronic prescribing law that took effect Jan. 1, 2021.