Indiana State Medical Association

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.