Indiana State Medical Association: Recent Episodes
Indiana State Medical Association
The latest news and updates for members of the Indiana State Medical Association (ISMA), the largest physician membership organization in the Hoosier State. ISMA is working to make Indiana the best state in which to practice medicine and for patients to receive high-quality, affordable care by maximizing physician impact through advocacy, education, and professional resources. Learn more about ISMA by visiting ISMAnet.org.
Physician life coaches Stacey Ishman, MD (Medical Mentor Coaching) and Zhanna Albany, MD (Sassy MD) discuss their approaches to helping physicians find work-life balance and avoid burnout.
Ahead of his keynote appearance at ISMA's second annual Physician Wellness Symposium, Corey Martin, MD, founder of Innovations in Resilience, discusses how to recognize and combat burnout.
Eric Berman and ISMA policy director Doug Boyle explain how to write and submit a resolution for consideration at the 2025 ISMA Convention.
Krieg DeVault attorneys Scott Morrisson and Marsha Jean-Baptiste give an overview of Indiana's new law restricting physician noncompete clauses, and what it will and won't do.
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 first step toward prior authorization reform.
ISMA Communications Manager Eric Berman and Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus discuss the expanded ban on noncompete clauses in physician contracts and the final version of a new two-year state budget.
ISMA Communications Manager Eric Berman, Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus, and Policy Director Doug Boyle discuss the implications of a weaker-than-expected state revenue forecast and the final negotiations on banning noncompete clauses in physician contracts.
ISMA Communications Manager Eric Berman, Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus and Policy Director Doug Boyle discuss Senate Republicans’ budget plan, the latest changes to bills on Medicaid and prior authorization, and what the latest round of legislative deadlines means for the bills still on the table.
ISMA Communications Manager and Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus discuss changes to a proposed ban on noncompete clauses and the latest version of a plan to rein in Medicaid costs.
ISMA Communications Manager Eric Berman, Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus and Policy Director Doug Boyle discuss hearings this week on a pair of bills to reform prior authorization, and the procedural twists and turns as the General Assembly session enters its final month.
ISMA Communications Manager Eric Berman, Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus and Policy Director Doug Boyle discuss changes to proposals to rein in Medicaid costs and disclose health care ownership stakes, and the status of a bill to eliminate physician noncompete clauses.
ISMA Communications Manager Eric Berman and Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus recap Physician Advocacy Day, and discuss prospects for prior authorization reform and a ban on noncompete clauses.
ISMA's Eric Berman, John Ruckelshaus and Doug Boyle discuss a slow start to the second half of the legislative session, and a proposal to cap enrollment in the Healthy Indiana Plan.
ISMA Communications Manager Eric Berman and Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus discuss the end of the first half of the General Assembly, including the House Republican budget, prior authorization reform, and the end of the line for more than 800 bills.
ISMA Communications Manager Eric Berman and Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus discuss a step forward for prior authorization reform, what to expect from House Republicans’ budget proposal, and the ISMA’s meetings in Washington this week with members of Indiana’s congressional delegation
ISMA Communications Manager Eric Berman and Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus discuss the outlook for prior authorization reform, a bill giving the attorney general veto power over health care mergers, and the next step in crafting a new state budget.
ISMA Communications Manager Eric Berman and Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus discuss Gov. Mike Braun’s State of the State address, legislative efforts to control health care costs, and a proposal to ban noncompete clauses.
ISMA Communications Manager Eric Berman and Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus discuss early legislative momentum for bills to reform prior authorization, ban noncompete clauses, and overhaul Indiana's hospital assessment fee.
ISMA Communications Manager Eric Berman and Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus discuss the start of Gov. Mike Braun's administration, and Senate Republicans' proposal to rein in Medicaid costs.
ISMA Communications Manager Eric Berman and Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus discuss spending and tax decisions facing the just-begun 2025 session of the Indiana General Assembly.
Delaware Circuit Court 2 Judge Kim Dowling discusses physicians' role and responsibility in recognizing signs a patient is being sexually exploited.
ISMA Communications Manager Eric Berman and Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus discuss Organization Day, the ceremonial start of the 2025 Indiana General Assembly session.
ISMA Communications Manager Eric Berman and Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus recap Tuesday's election results and what to expect from Gov.-elect Mike Braun's administration.
Former WISH-TV political reporter Jim Shella joins ISMA's Communications Manager Eric Berman and Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus to discuss the key races in the upcoming election.
Jonathan Schmidt, MD, and Matthew Priddy, MD, discuss the pros and cons of direct primary care (DPC) and how to decide if it's the right fit for your practice.
U.S. Rep. Larry Bucshon, MD (R-8th) discusses his 14 years in Congress and his planned retirement after his current term ends in January.
Director Brett Kramer discusses the work of "Kicking the Stigma," the Indianapolis Colts-led initiative to raise awareness about mental health and reduce the stigma which often deters people from seeking treatment.
Communications Manager Eric Berman talks with ISMA Past President David Welsh, MD, about his election this month to the AMA Board of Trustees.
With a June 9 deadline looming to submit resolutions for consideration at the 175th Annual Indiana State Medical Association convention, ISMA Director of Policy and Government Affairs Luke McNamee explains the basics of how to write a resolution.
ISMA Communications Manager Eric Berman, Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus, and former WISH-TV political reporter Jim Shella break down the key races in next week's Indiana primary.
Attorney Amy Adolay with Krieg DeVault unpacks this week's Federal Trade Commission decision to sharply limit the use of noncompete clauses.
Indiana Department of Health Commissioner Lindsay Weaver, MD, and Assistant Commissioner Eden Bezy discuss the department's annual infant mortality report and how the state is addressing the issue.
Retinologist and IU School of Medicine professor of ophthalmology Bob Moorthy discusses safety precautions for the April 8 solar eclipse, and what patients and physicians need to know about the risks.
ISMA Communications Manager Eric Berman and Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus take a final look at the just-concluded 2024 Indiana General Assembly session, and an early look at what to expect in 2025.
ISMA Communications Manager Eric Berman and Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus discuss the imminent adjournment of the 2024 General Assembly, and recap significant final-week action on long-acting contraception, emergency declarations, and Medicaid reimbursement rates.
ISMA Communications Manager Eric Berman and Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus discuss the looming end of the 2024 General Assembly and the bills which have either run out of time or are nearing final votes, including legislation on health care entity ownership and long-acting reversible contraception.
ISMA Communications Manager Eric Berman and Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus discuss a hectic week in the House and Senate health committees, with hearings on prior authorization, long-acting contraception, new reporting requirements on health care ownership, and more.
ISMA Communications Manager Eric Berman and Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus discuss this week's National Advocacy Conference in Washington, and the ballot lineup for Indiana's May primary.
ISMA Communications Manager Eric Berman and Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus review the end of the General Assembly's first half, and what those deadlines mean for bills to reform prior authorization and keep tabs on who owns hospitals and medical practices.
ISMA Communications Manager Eric Berman and Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus look at legislation addressing contraception and hospital and medical practice ownership, while dozens more bills fall victim to legislative deadlines. Also, IU School of Medicine student Austin Meyer talks about Advocacy in Medicine internship opportunities at the ISMA.
ISMA Communications Manager Eric Berman and Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus recap the week at the statehouse, including a proposed change in who can evaluate defendants' competency to stand trial, and a plan to phase out an Indiana hospital fee.
ISMA Communications Manager Eric Berman and Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus review the week's developments at the Statehouse, including Physician Advocacy Day and a big step forward for an overhaul of prior authorization.
ISMA Communications Manager Eric Berman and Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus discuss the first full week of the 2024 General Assembly, including a major effort to reform prior authorization, an update on the priorities of House and Senate Republicans and Democrats, and the potential impact of two late-breaking congressional retirements.
Health care consultant Jan Hailey discusses new federal reporting requirements for social drivers of health.
Eric Berman and ISMA Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus preview the upcoming General Assembly session, including potential legislation on prior authorization reform and court-ordered mental competency examinations, and next month's Physician Advocacy Day.
Part 2 of a discussion with former Indiana health commissioner and former U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams, MD, focuses on social drivers of health and how physicians can break down social barriers to effective health care.
ISMA Communications Manager Eric Berman and Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus bring "The Clinic" to the Statehouse for Organization Day, the official start of the 2024 Indiana General Assembly session.
Former U.S. Surgeon General and Indiana Department of Health Commissioner Jerome Adams, MD, discusses his new book "Crisis and Chaos: Lessons From the Front Lines of the War Against COVID-19."
Eric Berman talks with IU School of Medicine Prof. Melissa Cavaghan, MD, from the school's Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, about risks associated with compounded bioidentical hormone therapy (cBHT).
Eric Berman talks with Dr. Rebekah Bernard, MD, coauthor of the book "Physician Wellness," on how physicians can change their approach to maintain their mental well-being.
Indiana Health Commissioner Dr. Lindsay Weaver, MD, joins The Clinic to talk about her first three months heading IDH, the state's new investment in public health, and the state of the COVID pandemic.
Eric Berman and ISMA Director of Policy and Government Affairs Luke McNamee discuss The Pulse, the online commenting platform to weigh in on the resolutions up for consideration at the September convention. The comment deadline is Sunday, August 13.
Jennifer Jackson-Harr and Molly Dagon run one of the ISMA's most important and least known programs: the Physician Assistance Program. They sat down with Eric Berman to discuss how the PAP connects physicians with help to address burnout, substance abuse, and other issues affecting mental and physical health.
Eric Berman and ISMA Director of Education and Physician Resources Ranae Obregon discuss the new federal opioid training requirements under the MATE Act, and how the ISMA can help physicians meet them.
Eric Berman and ISMA Director of Policy and Government Affairs Luke McNamee walk through the process of writing a resolution for consideration at the ISMA convention before the June 11 deadline.
Mere hours after the adjournment of the 2023 General Assembly, Eric Berman and ISMA Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus recap the major health care bills which passed in the session's final days, including full reimbursement for physicians providing services under Medicaid, funding for an expansion of public health infrastructure, a partial ban on noncompete clauses, and a first step toward prior authorization reform.
Eric Berman and ISMA Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus look at the effect of an upgraded state revenue forecast on final budget negotiations at the statehouse, including provisions on Medicaid reimbursement, trauma care, and the recommendations of Gov. Holcomb's Public Health Commission.
Eric Berman and Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus discuss the revival of a proposed ban on noncompete clauses, an expansion of last year’s transparency law on medical titles, and an 11th-hour push to raise Indiana’s cigarette tax.
Eric Berman and ISMA Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus recap an active week at the statehouse, including razor-thin committee votes on physician noncompete agreements and a significantly slimmed-down bill on health care costs.
Eric Berman and ISMA Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus recap a busy week at the General Assembly, with final passage of a ban on gender transition procedures for minors, and committee hearings on bills addressing contraception, prior authorization, and incentives for physician-owned practices.
Eric Berman and ISMA Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus recap the week's action at the statehouse, including a hearing on allowing pharmacists to dispense birth control, and a looming final vote on banning gender transition care for minors.
Eric Berman and ISMA Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus recap the week’s activity at the statehouse, including hearings on the bill to implement the recommendations of Gov. Eric Holcomb’s Public Health Commission.
Eric Berman and ISMA Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus discuss the start of the second half of the legislative session, with legislators resuming consideration of funding for residency slots, Medicaid reimbursement rates, and a possible ban on physician noncompete agreements.
Eric Berman talks with Indiana Family and Social Services Administration Secretary Dan Rusyniak, MD, and FSSA Chief Medical Officer Maria Finnell, MD, about the end of the federal public health emergency and the return to pre-pandemic Medicaid eligibility rules. (View FSSA's summary of the changes at https://bit.ly/3INCnpN.)
Eric Berman and ISMA Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus discuss next week's deadlines for the House and Senate to pass their own bills, and the status of Gov. Eric Holcomb's request for a big boost in public health funding.
Eric Berman and ISMA Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus discuss the bill to expand access to contraception, the release of House Republicans' budget, and ISMA leaders' meetings in Washington this week with Indiana's congressional delegation.
Eric Berman and ISMA Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus recap the week's action at the statehouse, including legislation to ban non-compete clauses, and a trio of bills seeking to expand access to contraception.
The weekly legislative recap from Eric Berman and ISMA Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus looks at the recommendations of Gov. Eric Holcomb's Public Health Commission, some additions to last year's truth-in-advertising bill for medical specialties, and a move to prevent long-acting reversible contraception from being thrown away unused.
Eric Berman and Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus discuss the week's news at the Statehouse, including a big gathering to rally support for Gov. Eric Holcomb's public health package, and bills in the House and Senate to ban physician noncompete agreements.
Eric Berman talks with IU School of Medicine assistant professor of psychiatry Mike Bushey about the challenges of managing patients' pain while remaining cognizant of the risks of opioid addiction. Dr. Bushey's full presentation is available to ISMA members on the ISMA Online mobile app and is eligible for CME credit.
Eric Berman talks with ISMA Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus about the week's events at the statehouse, including the Indiana Supreme Court hearing on the constitutionality of Indiana's abortion ban.
Eric Berman checks in with ISMA Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus for the weekly update on the 2023 legislative session.
Eric Berman talks with ISMA Director of Education and Physician Resources Ranae Obregon about upcoming ISMA webinars on the opioid crisis and prescription guidance for physicians. These webinars count toward the CME requirement to renew a Controlled Substance Registration in Indiana.
Eric Berman and ISMA vice president of government relations John Ruckelshaus look ahead to the January 9 start of the Indiana General Assembly session and Gov. Eric Holcomb's unveiling of his 2023 agenda, including his request to fund the recommendations of the Public Health Commission.
The Indiana Supreme Court will hear arguments January 19 on whether Indiana's new law sharply restricting abortion should be allowed to take effect, or struck down as unconstitutional. But that date is just the start of the process. Attorney and former State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) joins host Eric Berman to walk through what the justices might do after that, when they'll do it, and what the General Assembly could do in response.
Host Eric Berman discusses the results and impact of Indiana's elections for the state legislature and Secretary of State, with Indiana State Medical Association vice president of government relations John Ruckelshaus, former WISH-TV political reporter Jim Shella, and IndyPolitics.org founder and editor Abdul-Hakim Shabazz.
Host Eric Berman joins ISMA vice president of government relations John Ruckelshaus, former WISH-TV chief political reporter Jim Shella, and IndyPolitics.org founder and editor Abdul-Hakim Shabazz for an in-depth breakdown of the races to watch on election night November 8, including battles for Indiana secretary of state, U.S. Senate, and the Indiana General Assembly.
Host Eric Berman joins ISMA vice president of government relations John Ruckelshaus, former WISH-TV chief political reporter Jim Shella, and IndyPolitics.org founder and editor Abdul-Hakim Shabazz for an in-depth breakdown of the races to watch on election night November 8, including battles for Indiana secretary of state, U.S. Senate, and the Indiana General Assembly.
Indiana legislators are studying the issue of prior insurance authorization for medical procedures, and how to streamline the process to avoid disruption of patient care. Eric Berman talks with the American Medical Association's Heather McComas and Emily Carroll about the concerns physicians have, and how other states have tried to solve the problem.
Indiana legislators are studying the issue of prior insurance authorization for medical procedures, and how to streamline the process to avoid disruption of patient care. Eric Berman talks with the American Medical Association's Heather McComas and Emily Carroll about the concerns physicians have, and how other states have tried to solve the problem.
Luke McNamee, ISMA deputy director of policy, describes how members can get involved in the policy making process - by writing and submitting a resolution for consideration at the 2022 ISMA annual convention. Questions about the resolution process? Email Luke at lmcnamee@ismanet.org or policy@ismanet.org.
Links:
ISMA Reports (April 7, 2022): "How to write and submit a resolution" – https://bit.ly/3rBho1y
ISMA Annual Convention – www.ismanet.org/convention
ISMA Public Policy Manual – www.ismanet.org/publicpolicy
AMA Policy Finder – www.ama-assn.org/form/policy-finder
How can physicians get involved in the political process? John Ruckelshaus, ISMA vice president of government affairs, interviews two physicians who are running for state political office: Alex Choi, MD, a candidate for Indiana Senate District 29, and David Welsh, MD, a candidate for Indiana House District 55. Links: Dr. Alex Choi - https://votealexchoi.com/
Dr. David Welsh - https://bit.ly/3v9W58g
Our top stories from the March 2022 issue of ISMA Reports, plus what to do if your contact information has changed or if you let your membership lapse.
A wrap-up on the 2022 Indiana General Assembly and what issues ISMA is already anticipating for 2023.
An update on ISMA's advocacy efforts as we approach what is likely the final week for the Indiana General Assembly's 2022 legislative session.
An update on the Indiana General Assembly as we enter the final weeks of the 2022 legislative session.
Closing out ISMA's Physician Advocacy Week with an update on the Indiana General Assembly as the second half of the 2022 legislative session gets underway.
An update from ISMA at the midpoint of the 2022 legislative session for the Indiana General Assembly.
An update on the Indiana General Assembly before the final week of the first half of the 2022 legislative session.
An update on the Indiana General Assembly from the third week of the 2022 legislative session.
An update on the Indiana General Assembly for the second week of the 2022 legislative session.
Sneak-peek of the 2022 legislative session in Indiana from John Ruckelshaus and Luke McNamee of the ISMA Government Relations Team.