e-Reports 6-29-2023

Former ISMA president Dahling dies at 91

[6/29/2023]

ISMA Past President Fred Dahling, MD, died June 20 at Storypoint Fort Wayne West, less than two weeks shy of his 92nd birthday.

Register now for the 174th Annual ISMA Convention

[6/29/2023]

All Indiana State Medical Association members are invited to attend the 174th Annual ISMA Convention from Sept. 8-10 at the Embassy Suites in Plainfield.

Resolution comment period begins tomorrow

[6/29/2023]

All resolutions submitted by the June 11 deadline for consideration at this year’s convention will be published on the ISMA Pulse digital engagement tool on June 30.

IHCP adding coverage for mobile crisis intervention services

[6/29/2023]

Effective July 1, the Indiana Health Coverage Programs (IHCP) will add Medicaid coverage for crisis intervention services rendered by Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA)-designated mobile crisis teams.

ISMA Advocacy Bootcamp registration closes TOMORROW

[6/29/2023]

Now is the time to reserve your spot to participate in the next ISMA Advocacy Bootcamp! The deadline for registration is TOMORROW, June 30.

New Indiana law changes rules for emergency detentions

[6/29/2023]

The Indiana Legislature recently passed, and Gov. Eric Holcomb signed, House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1006. The changes in the bill are effective as of July 1, 2023.

Upcoming ISMA events

[6/29/2023]

Upcoming ISMA events

AMA launches website to #FixMedicareNow

[6/29/2023]

The American Medical Association (AMA) recently announced the launch of fixmedicarenow.org.

State announces more than $76M in new funding for crisis response and substance use disorder service

[6/29/2023]

The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA) announced on June 13 that more than $76 million in new funding will help build and support projects to improve mental health and recovery services.

MATE Act CME requirements now in effect

[6/29/2023]

A new opioid-related CME requirement by the federal government is now in effect.