e-Reports 7-24-2025

Colonel Eli Lilly

[7/24/2025]

The educational regimen that characterizes contemporary medicine can seem rich on facts yet poor on narrative, overflowing with multiple choice questions yet largely devoid of wisdom.

ISMA joins letter opposing pharmacist scope of care legislation

[7/24/2025]

ISMA signed a letter from the American Medical Association (AMA) Federation to Representatives Adrian Smith (R-Nebraska) and Brad Schneider (D-Illinois) in opposition to H.R. 3164, the “Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services (ECAPS) Act.”

Register for the Wellness Symposium today

[7/24/2025]

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.

Syphilis cases skyrocket

[7/24/2025]

The number of congenital syphilis cases in Indiana increased by 2,650% from 2018 to 2024. Nationally, there has been a 740% increase in congenital syphilis cases between 2014 and 2023.

New mail and phone scams target physicians

[7/24/2025]

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is warning physicians of new fraud schemes in which scammers impersonate DEA personnel and notify registrants that they are under investigation, possibly in an attempt to obtain personal information.

66 resolutions are ready for commenting

[7/24/2025]

All resolutions submitted by the June 29 deadline for consideration at this year’s convention are now published on the ISMA Pulse digital engagement tool under the “Current Resolutions” tab.

IHA will be premier sponsor of Physicians Wellness Symposium

[7/24/2025]

Indiana Hospital Association (IHA) will be a premier sponsor for the Physicians Wellness Symposium for the second year in a row.

It’s time to declare candidacy for Convention

[7/24/2025]

Candidates may now declare their intent to run for ISMA office before elections during the 176th Annual Convention Sept. 26-28.

Join ISMA’s next Advocacy Training Program

[7/24/2025]

The ISMA Advocacy Training Program is a dynamic, hybrid initiative designed to cultivate and enhance the skills of ISMA’s most engaged members.

Vanderburgh County reports Indiana’s first West Nile virus case of 2025

[7/24/2025]

The state’s first West Nile virus (WNV) case of the 2025 season has been reported in a Vanderburgh County resident. To protect patient privacy, the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) is not releasing any additional information about the case.

Starkey’s fellowship sparks advocacy

[7/24/2025]

What does it mean to be a policy fellow for the ISMA?

$50B rural health program emphasizes Indiana’s needs, leaves questions on where to start

[7/24/2025]

A new federal initiative, the Rural Health Transformation Program, aimed at stabilizing health systems in underserved, rural regions, is budgeted for $50 billion.

Registration for Convention is open

[7/24/2025]

Registration for the 176th ISMA Convention is now open! The event will take place on Sept. 26-28 at the Embassy Suites in Noblesville.

Member benefit for Newfields available

[7/24/2025]

Newfields is offering a 10% discount on a membership for ISMA members who are currently practicing physicians.

Educational series demystifies financial planning for physicians, young and old

[7/24/2025]

Pay down educational debt. Manage cash flow and save for the future. Minimize the impact of taxes on a physician’s often-substantial income.

Women in Medicine set date for 2026 retreat

[7/24/2025]

All female ISMA members are invited to attend the annual Women in Medicine (WIM) retreat on Jan. 30-31 at the Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. Jane Bridges, MD; Laurel Fick, MD; and Erica Howe, MD, will speak at the two-day event.