News Releases and Statements 
ISMS Issues 5th Annual Guide to Illinois HMOs
Wed, 15 Nov 2000 00:00:00 -0500
Chicago -- As issues regarding medical insurance continue to heat up, the Illinois State Medical Society responded today by issuing its 2000 Guide to Illinois Health Maintenance Organizations.
Court Decisions Good for Illinois Patients
Thu, 26 Oct 2000 00:00:00 -0500
In Neade v. Portes, M.D., the Supreme Court reversed an earlier appellate court decision and held that a patient cannot bring both a malpractice action along with a claim that the doctor had breached his or her fiduciary duty by failing to disclose to the patient the ways he or she is paid by a managed care company.
State Medical Society Urges "Take Doctors of Executions"
Wed, 2 Aug 2000 00:00:00 -0500
Chicago –– Illinois State Medical Society President Dr. LeRoy Sprang provided a strong message explaining Illinois physicians’ policy to not participate in executions as well as commending Governor Ryan on his death penalty moratorium.
Final Provisions of Managed Care Reform Begin July 1 State Medical Society Lauds Improved Access to Quality Care
Wed, 28 Jun 2000 00:00:00 -0500
Chicago –– Extending the rights of patients, the last two pieces of the Managed Care Reform and Patient Rights Act will take effect in Illinois on July 1, 2000.
Statement of ISMS President M. LeRoy Sprang, M.D. Illinois Supreme Court Ruling Jones v. Chicago HMO
Thu, 18 May 2000 00:00:00 -0500
Chicago - ISMS is pleased with today’s Illinois high court ruling affirming an HMO’s institutional liability for decisions that impact patient care.
State Medical Society Separates from AMA
Sat, 15 Apr 2000 00:00:00 -0500
Oak Brook - After extended, emotional debate, the Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS) voted today to de-unify from the American Medical Association (AMA).
Illinois Doctors Meet to Discuss Medical Care Reform, Public Health Issues
Tue, 11 Apr 2000 00:00:00 -0500
WHO? Over 200 doctors from across Illinois, responsible for setting policy for the Illinois State Medical Society.
Illinois Medical Society Supports Organ Transplant Fairness
Tue, 11 Apr 2000 00:00:00 -0500
Chicago - The Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS) is in favor of The Organ Transplant Fairness Act of 2000, introduced today in Washington by Senator Peter G. Fitzgerald (R-IL).
National Doctor's Day: A Time to Recognize Physicians
Wed, 29 Mar 2000 00:00:00 -0500
Chicago – Physicians provide medical care in their offices and hospitals every day, but many also provide care to the underserved through their work at free health clinics across the state.