e-Reports 5-1-2025

Physicians are at the forefront of insurance at ISMA

[5/1/2025]

After 44 years of experience with ISMA and with insurance, Director of Insurance Tom Martens knows a thing or two about how insurance can change over time.

Join ISMA at Victory Field

[5/1/2025]

ISMA’s Indianapolis Indians game night will be on Saturday, July 5, at 7:05 p.m. Gates open at 6 p.m., as the Indians face off against the Louisville Bats at Victory Field.

The Clinic podcast: The Leftovers

[5/1/2025]

ISMA Communications Manager Eric Berman and Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus take a last look at the 2025 Indiana General Assembly session, including bills to study physician reimbursement and track health care ownership, and a f

Two chances to catch the Fever at a reduced price

[5/1/2025]

The ISMA members' Indiana Fever games will be on Tuesday, May 20, vs. the Atlanta Dream and Saturday, July 5, vs. the Los Angeles Sparks at 7 p.m. at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Birth rate in US continues to decline

[5/1/2025]

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC)’s annual report on the U.S. birth rate increased slightly last year from a record low in 2023 but remains the second lowest in the last century.

Student officers selected for 2025

[5/1/2025]

The new medical student officers have been selected to begin May 2025 for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Register for the Wellness Symposium today

[5/1/2025]

Registration for the second annual ISMA Wellness Symposium is open. Attendees will learn practical tools, expert insights, and supportive strategies to help build resilience, find balance, and reconnect with the inspiration and purpose of medicine.

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

[5/1/2025]

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

Noncompete bill passes; webinar available to help decipher legislation

[5/1/2025]

ISMA presents, “Indiana physician noncompete agreements – What is new and when are they legal?” Scott Morrisson, JD, a partner at Krieg DeVault, presents a webinar on noncompete clauses and Senate Enrolled Act (SEA) 475 on Monday, May 14.

AMA taking applications for AMPAC Board of Directors

[5/1/2025]

The American Medical Association is currently soliciting applications to fill one vacancy on the AMPAC Board of Directors. AMPAC is the bipartisan political action committee of the AMA.

Limited space remaining for Physician Advocacy retreat

[5/1/2025]

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

A lack of vaccination threatens endemic spread of measles

[5/1/2025]

The Centers for Disease Control recently warned that declining immunization rates threaten to reverse the U.S.’s successful elimination of measles, especially in areas with gaps in vaccination coverage.

American Trauma Society encourages everyday safety

[5/1/2025]

National Trauma Awareness Month (NTAM) is observed every May to spotlight the critical issue of trauma and the importance of injury prevention.

Clark, Eichenauer honored as Future Physician Leaders

[5/1/2025]

The ISMA recognized the achievements and passion for medicine displayed by two outstanding graduating medical students with its annual Future Physician Leader Awards.

2025 resolution deadline is June 29

[5/1/2025]

The ISMA is guided by input from members. Any member of ISMA may provide that input in the form of a written resolution.

Register now to attend your 2025 ISMA district meeting!

[5/1/2025]

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.

Obregon promoted to Vice President of Education and Physician Resources

[5/1/2025]

Director of Education and Physician Resources Ranae Obregon has been promoted to Vice President of Education and Physician Resources.

Tick bites can cause multiple diseases

[5/1/2025]

A fatal case of ehrlichiosis in Floyd County has already been reported this month. Indiana health officials are urging physicians to watch for tick bites following a death in Floyd County last month from ehrlichiosis.

Register for Women in Medicine Support, Talk, and Share Discussion

[5/1/2025]

Women in Medicine will hold a Support, Talk, and Share Discussion on Tuesday, June 24, from 7-8 p.m. on Zoom. Chair Jane Bridges, MD, will lead this opportunity to reconnect for the first time since February’s WIM retreat.