Indiana State Medical Association

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.

Episodes

June 18, 2025 17 mins

Eric Berman and ISMA policy director Doug Boyle explain how to write and submit a resolution for consideration at the 2025 ISMA Convention.

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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.

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May 1, 2025 25 mins

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.

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April 25, 2025 24 mins

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. 

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April 17, 2025 24 mins

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.

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April 11, 2025 21 mins

ISMA Communications Manage...

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April 4, 2025 21 mins

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.

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March 27, 2025 18 mins

ISMA Communications Manager Eric Berman, Vice...

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March 20, 2025 16 mins

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.

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March 13, 2025 20 mins

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.

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March 6, 2025 16 mins

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.

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February 21, 2025 20 mins

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.

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February 14, 2025 21 mins

ISMA Communications Manager Eric Berman and Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus discuss a step for...

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February 7, 2025 17 mins

ISMA Communications Manager Eric Berman and Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus discuss the outloo...

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January 31, 2025 16 mins

ISMA Communications Manager Eric Berman and Vice President of Government Affairs John Ruckelshaus discuss Gov. Mike ...

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January 23, 2025 22 mins

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.

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January 17, 2025 12 mins

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.

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January 9, 2025 18 mins

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.

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December 23, 2024 12 mins

Delaware Circuit Court 2 Judge Kim Dowling discusses physicians' role and responsibility in recognizing signs a patient is being sexually exploited.

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November 20, 2024 24 mins

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.

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