Indiana State Medical Association

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.

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....

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/3v9W58...

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.

An update on the 2022 legislative session of the Indiana General Assembly.

Our top stories from the February 2022 issue of ISMA Reports.

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.

The top stories from the January 2022 issue of ISMA Reports.

An update on the Indiana General Assembly for the second week of the 2022 legislative session.

The top stories from the December 2021 issue of ISMA Reports.

Sneak-peek of the 2022 legislative session in Indiana from John Ruckelshaus and Luke McNamee of the ISMA Government Relations Team.