e-Reports 6-6-2024

Indiana Court of Appeals upholds application of COVID-19 immunity statute

[6/6/2024]

On May 9, the Indiana Court of Appeals (COA) upheld the dismissal of a wrongful death lawsuit against a physician and medical group, in the first case testing the applicability of Indiana’s COVID-19 immunity statute for health care providers.

Patients Over Prior Auth: Keep sending examples to help reform prior auth

[6/6/2024]

Prior authorization continues to delay patient care and treatment, impact outcomes, and drive up health care costs for all Hoosiers. Physician offices advocate for their patients but are forced to waste valuable time and resources on these burdens.

Two district meetings left in 2024

[6/6/2024]

If you’re a member of ISMA Districts 3 or 13, your annual meeting is just days away.

Apply now for Physicians Foundation DOH award

[6/6/2024]

The Physicians Foundation has reopened applications for its 2024 Leadership Award Program’s Dr. Buz Cooper Award for Addressing Drivers of Health (DOH). New or early-career physicians are encouraged to apply by June 21.

New CME: June 25 webinar will discuss physician noncompetes

[6/6/2024]

Krieg DeVault partner Amy Adolay, JD, an expert in complex human resources issues and employment agreements, will discuss the FTC ban and 2023 Indiana law and explain how they both impact Hoosier physicians.

ISMA members get discounts on Indianapolis Indians tickets, zoo admission

[6/6/2024]

As an ISMA member, you’re entitled to special discounts on tickets to see the Indianapolis Indians and visit the Indianapolis Zoo.

Acclaimed Harvard psychiatrist headlining ISMA Physician Wellness Symposium

[6/6/2024]

Accomplished psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Robert J. Waldinger, MD will deliver the keynote address at ISMA's inaugural Physician Wellness Symposium during the 175th Annual Convention this fall.

The Clinic podcast: How to write a resolution

[6/6/2024]

Retinologist and IU School of Medicine professor of ophthalmology Bob Moorthy, MD, discusses safety precautions for the April 8 solar eclipse, and what patients and physicians need to know about the risks.

Resolution submission deadline is Sunday!

[6/6/2024]

If you plan to submit a resolution to be voted on by the ISMA House of Delegates during September’s annual convention, you must submit it no later than Sunday, June 9 at 11:59 p.m., for it to be considered timely.

FSSA launching Indiana PathWays for Aging starting July 1

[6/6/2024]

The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning (OMPP) announced on May 23 that the Indiana PathWays for Aging (PathWays) managed care Medicaid program will launch on July 1, 2024.