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MOCMS Board Votes Dr. Camila Arnaudo as 2026 President

The MOCMS Board of Directors has elected Dr. Camila Arnaudo to serve as President in 2026. The Society congratulates Dr....
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CMS WISeR Medicare Model Targets Wasteful Services

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a new pilot program called the Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) model. This initiative will introduce prior authorization requirements for certain services covered under traditional Medicare. The CMS WISeR Medicare prior authorization model aims to cut unnecessary procedures and

ISMA Resolution Submission Deadline: June 29

Make your voice heard. The ISMA resolution submission deadline is fast approaching. Physicians have until Saturday, June 29, 2025, to submit resolutions for consideration at the 2025 ISMA House of Delegates. Resolutions are due 90 days prior to the ISMA Annual Convention, which will be held September 26–28, 2025, in

Medicare Payment Reform: What the House Proposal Means

The U.S. House of Representatives is currently reviewing a major budget reconciliation proposal that would make lasting changes to Medicare payment reform. Section 44304 of the bill—strongly endorsed by the American Medical Association (AMA)—offers the first permanent update tied to inflation since the passage of MACRA in 2015. Here’s what

New Indiana Law Bans Non-Compete Agreements for Physicians with Hospitals

A new law passed by the Indiana General Assembly—Senate Enrolled Act No. 475—will prohibit non-compete agreements between physicians and hospitals starting July 1, 2025. Once signed into law by Governor Braun, this legislation will prevent hospitals, hospital systems, and affiliated managers from including restrictive non-compete clauses in physicians’ contracts. Unlike

Physician compensation reform gains steam

Physician compensation is due for transformation as the traditional models based on fee-for-service payments and work relative value units misalign incentives and add unnecessary complexity. “[Fee for service] remains the dominant system in the U.S. paying physicians and hospitals a set fee for each healthcare service provided. This approach rewards

Empowering Women in Medicine: Highlights from the ISMA Annual Retreat

The ISMA Women in Medicine Annual Retreat was a lovely weekend spent reflecting on our careers, learning negotiating pearls, and sharing words of wisdom with all in attendance. We enjoyed the company of our peers and delicious food in a classy venue at the Hotel Carmichael in Carmel, Indiana. Our

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