The Indiana State Medical Association

03/09/2026

ISMA successfully advanced key priorities while stopping legislation that could negatively impact the practice of medicine. Physician advocacy made a difference at the Statehouse this year.

Thank you to the physicians who engaged, contacted lawmakers, and shared their expertise during the session.

Your voice matters in shaping health policy in Indiana.



Join us for the legislative wrap-up

Designation Statement: The Indiana State Medical Association (ISMA) designates this live webinar for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

03/06/2026

Thank you to the staff at ISMA on ! From all of us to all of you- thank you for what you do for Indiana medicine.

03/05/2026

With Daylight Saving Time beginning on Sunday (3/8), the extra sunshine and boost of vitamin D may be a relief from the dark winter days and a sign of warmer weather ahead! ☀️

Minimize the effect of the time change by:
- Going to bed 15 minutes earlier each night before the time change
- Transitioning the timing of daily routines that are “time cues” for your body (like eating or exercising)
- Getting outside for some early morning sunlight on Sunday -- the bright light will help set your “body clock"
- Sticking to your bedtime on Sunday night to get plenty of sleep before the workweek begins

03/05/2026

Thanks to all those who joined President-Elect Dr. Richard Gunderman’s ISMA speaker series last night at IUSM MERB. Join us for our next one! https://partiful.com/e/wgGrLbuNotDxwZCkHgV2?c=Nx2UU8qg

03/03/2026

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers among adults, but it can be prevented with routine screening. On-time screening tests can find polyps before they turn into cancer. Talk to your doctor if you have questions about screening!

Here are some of the numbers in Indiana:
- Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer among both males and females in Indiana
- Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of all deaths among males in Indiana
- The lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer is 1 in 26 for females and 1 in 24 for males

03/03/2026

03/02/2026

Indiana has become the first state in the nation to pass
bipartisan legislation protecting patient access to timely, medically necessary care by prohibiting insurance companies from imposing financial penalties on hospitals and facilities when a patient’s care
involves an out-of-network provider. Thanks to our partners!

03/01/2026

We are pleased to announce that the Rural Indiana Connections to Healthcare - RICH Mobile Integrated Health - Community Paramedicine program is officially launching and services are now available to Lawrence and Orange county reproductive-aged women and their infants.

Our trained Community Paramedic provides individualized in-home and community-based services. Some of our services include bilirubin testing, blood pressure and blood glucose monitoring and education, blood draws, infant weight checks, resources, referrals, education, and more!

Referrals and inquiries are now being accepted. To enroll, please contact Tammy Fitter at CommunityParamedicineProgram@IUHealth.org.

Learn more: https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/rich

02/27/2026

American Heart Month may be drawing to a close, but your heart health is important year-round. Check out these heart-healthy tips from IU Health Bloomington Cardiologist Joan Crawford, DO:
• Exercise 150 minutes a week
• Take time to reflect
• Walk outside in fresh air
• Eat less than 40 fat grams a day and less than 2000 mg of sodium daily
• Rarely eat red meat or processed food
• Read labels
• Eat 3 – 4 servings of fruits and vegetables daily
• Sleep 7 hours a night
• Address snoring or sleep apnea, ni****ne of any kind and alcohol overuse

Learn more about heart health, including common and less-known symptoms of a heart attack, at https://iuhealth.org/thrive/bloomington-cardiologist-talks-about-heart-attacks.

02/27/2026

It's the last day of the Indiana General Assembly session! Make sure you are all caught up on the latest legislation affecting Indiana physicians! Read Legislative News this evening, go to our ISMA Bill Tracker or register for our upcoming legislative wrap up webinar! https://www.ismanet.org/ISMA/Advocacy/Legislative_News/ISMA/Advocacy/Legislative_News_List.aspx?hkey=081ceb1d-3ea3-4a2b-9877-f7c6e732a1ad

02/26/2026

President Pro Tempore Sen. Rodric Bray authored a resolution expressing appreciation to the Indiana State Medical Association and the Indiana Academy of Family Physicians for the "Doctor of the Day" program. https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/resolutions/senate/simple/70/details
ISMA would like to thank the volunteers who served as Physician of the Day at the Statehouse during the month of February.

02/25/2026

Shout out to our leadership team who is hard at work this week in Washington, DC representing Indiana physicians and patients.