News Releases and Statements 
Premium Increases Lead to HMO Profits Despite Decline in Enrollment;
Medical Society Guide to Help Patients with HMO Enrollment Decisions
Mon, 23 Dec 2002 00:00:00 -0500
Chicago, IL -- As patients and employers continue to struggle to find affordable health insurance, the Illinois State Medical Society today issued its annual guide to Illinois Health Maintenance Organizations.
Hospitalized Citizens Can Still Exercise Their Right To Vote
Mon, 30 Sep 2002 00:00:00 -0500
With elections pending in November, physician members of the Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS), together with the State Board of Elections, want eligible voters to be aware of their voting rights, should hospitalization keep them from visiting the polls.
FAMILYCARE COMES TO ILLINOIS Statement by Illinois State Medical Society President, John F. Schneider, MD
Thu, 12 Sep 2002 00:00:00 -0500
“FamilyCare will go a long way to improving access to healthcare for our state’s least fortunate citizens.
Special Message to Members from ISMS President, John Schneider, M.D.
Wed, 21 Aug 2002 00:00:00 -0500
Dear Illinois State Medical Society Members:
Relief for School-Aged Asthma Sufferers
Mon, 19 Aug 2002 00:00:00 -0500
Chicago - With the new school year right around the corner, parents and guardians should be aware that state law, supported by the Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS), now allows school-aged asthmatic patients to carry their fast-acting inhalers with them at school.
Statement by Illinois State Medical Society President John F. Schneider, MD, PhD on US Supreme Court Ruling in Rush Prudential HMO Inc. v. Debra C. Moran and the State of Illinois
Thu, 20 Jun 2002 00:00:00 -0500
Today's ruling is a monumental victory for Illinois patients.
Illinois State Medical Society to Back Lawsuits Against Insurers, Health Plans; Announces Active Support for Cases Pending Against CIGNA, Healthlink & Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois.
Tue, 5 Mar 2002 00:00:00 -0500
Chicago, IL – The Illinois State Medical Society today announced its active support of lawsuits pending against several Illinois health plans, as a further escalation of its advocacy efforts on behalf of the state's physicians and patients.
Illinois Physicians Take Stand on Public Health Issues
Tue, 23 Apr 2002 00:00:00 -0500
Chicago – The Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS) House of Delegates met April 19-21, 2002 in Oak Brook, IL to set the organization's policy agenda for the upcoming year, taking a stand on issues ranging from access to health care and bioterrorism, to insurers' questionable business practices.
Illinois Physicians Debate Health Policy
Thu, 11 Apr 2002 00:00:00 -0500
Local physicians will be available for interviews.
Doctors, Health Professionals Seek Fairness, Major Improvements to Insurers' Contracting and Administrative Practices
Tue, 19 Feb 2002 00:00:00 -0500
Springfield, IL A coalition of Illinois health care professionals and providers introduced legislation last week that requires insurance companies to adopt common, fair business practices that will be understandable to patients, physicians and health professionals who depend on them.