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.

Episode 94: Put Me In, Coach 09/12/2025

Episode 94: Put Me In, Coach 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. /episode/index/show/ismanet/id/38201650

Episode 93: Innovations in Resilience 08/25/2025

Episode 93: Innovations in Resilience 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. /episode/index/show/ismanet/id/37952190

Episode 92: Dance Dance Resolutions 06/18/2025

Episode 92: Dance Dance Resolutions Eric Berman and ISMA policy director Doug Boyle explain how to write and submit a resolution for consideration at the 2025 ISMA Convention. /episode/index/show/ismanet/id/37058720

Episode 91: Unpacking the Noncompete Law 05/12/2025

Episode 91: Unpacking the Noncompete Law 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. /episode/index/show/ismanet/id/36538005

Episode 90: The Leftovers 05/01/2025

Episode 90: The Leftovers 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. /episode/index/show/ismanet/id/36395350

Episode 89: Th-th-th-that's All, Folks 04/25/2025

Episode 89: Th-th-th-that's All, Folks 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. /episode/index/show/ismanet/id/36315805

Episode 88: Brother, Can You Spare $2B? 04/17/2025

Episode 88: Brother, Can You Spare $2B? 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. /episode/index/show/ismanet/id/36213095

Episode 87: The Rubber Meets the Road 04/11/2025

Episode 87: The Rubber Meets the Road 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. /episode/index/show/ismanet/id/36102285

Episode 86: Deja Vu All Over Again 04/04/2025

Episode 86: Deja Vu All Over Again 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. /episode/index/show/ismanet/id/36004175

Episode 85: Space Mountain 03/27/2025

Episode 85: Space Mountain 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. /episode/index/show/ismanet/id/35890920

Episode 84: HIP Surgery 03/20/2025

Episode 84: HIP Surgery 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. /episode/index/show/ismanet/id/35795065

Episode 83: White Coat Fever 03/13/2025

Episode 83: White Coat Fever 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. /episode/index/show/ismanet/id/35675785

Episode 82: Snooze Button 03/06/2025

Episode 82: Snooze Button 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. /episode/index/show/ismanet/id/35563810

Episode 81: The Quick and the Dead 02/21/2025

Episode 81: The Quick and the Dead 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. /episode/index/show/ismanet/id/35378290

Episode 80: The Wire 02/14/2025

Episode 80: The Wire 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 /episode/index/show/ismanet/id/35288320

Episode 79: Smoke Gets in Your Eyes 02/07/2025

Episode 79: Smoke Gets in Your Eyes 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. /episode/index/show/ismanet/id/35192560

Episode 78: Muscle Mass 01/31/2025

Episode 78: Muscle Mass 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. /episode/index/show/ismanet/id/35097230

Episode 77: Back for Seconds 01/23/2025

Episode 77: Back for Seconds 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. /episode/index/show/ismanet/id/34981305

Episode 76: Mike Drop 01/17/2025

Episode 76: Mike Drop 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. /episode/index/show/ismanet/id/34894725

Episode 75: And They're Off 01/09/2025

Episode 75: And They're Off 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. /episode/index/show/ismanet/id/34792130

Episode 74: Traffic Signals 12/23/2024

Episode 74: Traffic Signals Delaware Circuit Court 2 Judge Kim Dowling discusses physicians' role and responsibility in recognizing signs a patient is being sexually exploited. /episode/index/show/ismanet/id/34591070

Episode 73: Let's Get Organized 11/20/2024

Episode 73: Let's Get Organized 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. /episode/index/show/ismanet/id/34035254

Episode 72: Paint It Braun 11/07/2024

Episode 72: Paint It Braun 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. /episode/index/show/ismanet/id/33839962

Episode 71: Donald & Kamala & Mike & Jennifer 10/16/2024

Episode 71: Donald & Kamala & Mike & Jennifer 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. /episode/index/show/ismanet/id/33489667

Episode 70: Netflix and Skill 10/01/2024

Episode 70: Netflix and Skill 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. /episode/index/show/ismanet/id/33286842

Episode 69: Dr. Bucshon Goes to Washington (and Comes Home Again) 09/18/2024

Episode 69: Dr. Bucshon Goes to Washington (and Comes Home Again) 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. /episode/index/show/ismanet/id/33107712

Episode 68: Kicking the Stigma 08/05/2024

Episode 68: Kicking the Stigma 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. /episode/index/show/ismanet/id/32447292

Episode 67: A Seat at the Table 06/28/2024

Episode 67: A Seat at the Table Communications Manager Eric Berman talks with ISMA Past President David Welsh, MD, about his election this month to the AMA Board of Trustees. /episode/index/show/ismanet/id/31932157

Episode 66: You Say You Want a Resolution 05/31/2024

Episode 66: You Say You Want a Resolution 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. /episode/index/show/ismanet/id/31551887

Episode 65: Primary Preview '24 05/01/2024

Episode 65: Primary Preview '24 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. /episode/index/show/ismanet/id/31075803

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