News Releases and Statements 
Appellate Court Finds HealthLink “Administrative Fees” in Violation of Law
Mon, 6 Dec 2004 00:00:00 -0500
Chicago – A late November Illinois appellate court ruling means downstate Illinois physicians will no longer be forced to pay a separate administrative fee to a health plan “middleman,” the Illinois State Medical Society announced to its members today.
Statement By Kenneth J. Printen, M.D. President, Illinois State Medical Society Re: physician profiling legislation
Thu, 2 Dec 2004 00:00:00 -0500
The Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS) strongly believes consumers should have access to relevant information to help them make educated choices about their health care.
Letter to the Editor of The Madison County Record by Kenneth J. Printen, M.D. "Sorry Works"
Wed, 24 Nov 2004 00:00:00 -0500
A “Sorry Works” type proposal may be included in a reform bill to address our state’s health care litigation crisis, but should not in any way be viewed as the solution to the problem.
Dear Speaker Madigan and Senator Cullerton:
Mon, 25 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0500
We are writing today to ask that you and your respective staffs immediately cease promoting the false charge perpetrated by plaintiff lawyers that there is a “conflict of interest” between the Illinois State Medical Society and ISMIE Mutual Insurance Company.
Doctors Help Bring AEDs to Illinois Communities New state law requires devices be placed in many public facilities
Mon, 25 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0500
Chicago – On the heels of a new Illinois law signed last month requiring automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in physical fitness facilities, the Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS) and Illinois’ county medical societies are encouraging the use of this life saving device through a new public awareness campaign.
Statement By Kenneth J. Printen, M.D. President, Illinois State Medical Society Re: Renewed Negotiations on Medical Litigation Reform
Thu, 16 Sep 2004 00:00:00 -0500
ISMS looks forward to any and all discussions that will pose meaningful solutions to the medical litigation and health care access crisis affecting this state.
Statement by Kenneth J. Printen, M.D. President, Illinois State Medical Society Re: Renewed Negotiations on Medical Litigation Reform
Thu, 16 Sep 2004 00:00:00 -0500
ISMS looks forward to any and all discussions that will pose meaningful solutions to the medical litigation and health care access crisis affecting this state.
Statement By Kenneth J. Printen, M.D. President, Illinois State Medical Society Re: Proposed discussions on litigation and access to care crisis
Thu, 9 Sep 2004 00:00:00 -0500
Illinois doctors stand ready to negotiate meaningful litigation reform that will preserve access to health care for patients in this state.
DOCTORS PLEDGE TO CONTINUE FIGHT FOR MEDICAL LIABILITY REFORM
Sat, 24 Jul 2004 00:00:00 -0500
Springfield - Disappointed that no action was taken during this session to resolve Illinois’ medical liability crisis, the Illinois State Medical Society pledges to continue its fight to pass meaningful reform.
Statement by Kenneth J. Printen, M.D. President, Illinois State Medical Society Re: status of medical liability reform
Wed, 21 Jul 2004 00:00:00 -0500
When session resumes on Friday, we expect to see a counterproductive proposal brought forth by the Illinois Trial Lawyers’ Association (ITLA) that, if passed, will drive up liability insurance premiums and worsen the health care access crisis.
Honorable Members, Illinois General Assembly
Fri, 9 Jul 2004 00:00:00 -0500
In May, after five months of discussions in the State House, Crain’s Chicago Business acknowledged that there is a medical liability and litigation crisis in Illinois.
Statement By Kenneth J. Printen, M.D. President, Illinois State Medical Society To Crain’s Chicago Business
Wed, 30 Jun 2004 00:00:00 -0500
Chicago, IL – Over the last few months, the Illinois State Medical Society has begun to collect anecdotal reports of “physician flight,” and currently has on file the names of hundreds of doctors who have left the state, retired early or otherwise restricted medical practice directly due to the state’s hostile litigation climate.
Statement by Kenneth Printen, M.D. President, Illinois State Medical Society Re: IDPR numbers
Tue, 22 Jun 2004 00:00:00 -0500
Once again, Victims and Families United is twisting numbers to fit the desperate arguments of their employer -- the plaintiff’s bar – who wants Illinois patients to believe there is no crisis.
Statement of Kenneth J. Printen, M.D. President, Illinois State Medical Society
Thu, 3 Jun 2004 00:00:00 -0500
Chicago, IL – The Illinois State Medical Society, on behalf of our 14,000 members statewide, is pleased that the Illinois Senate has passed HB 4847, legislation offering a balanced approach to solving Illinois’ medical litigation crisis.
Statement Kenneth Printen, M.D. President, Illinois State Medical Society
Fri, 28 May 2004 00:00:00 -0500
We are encouraged that a substantial bipartisan majority of our state representatives last night defeated SB 2241, a harmful bill that did not address the core problem: a faulty legal system.
Statement By Kenneth J. Printen, M.D. President, Illinois State Medical Society
Thu, 13 May 2004 00:00:00 -0500
There have not been formal negotiations on the medical litigation crisis with all interested parties for about six weeks.
Tomorrow’s Rally in Springfield
Sat, 27 Apr 2004 00:00:00 -0500
The Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS) is pleased to see a spontaneous grass-roots response from Illinois doctors to press the legislature and the Governor to enact meaningful legislation to address the medical liability and litigation crisis.
Closing in on a Solution: State Medical Society Legal Reform Package Receives Bipartisan Support in the Illinois Senate
Wed, 7 Apr 2004 00:00:00 -0500
Chicago – In an unprecedented display of bipartisan support, several Illinois Senate Democrats have introduced proposals aimed at curbing the devastating medical litigation crisis that continues to threaten access to vital health care services in Illinois.
New Insurance Program Leads to Better Patient Care
Tue, 17 Feb 2004 00:00:00 -0500
Chicago A new program launched today by ISMIE Mutual Insurance Company (ISMIE Mutual) will help Illinois doctors fight the high cost of medical liability insurance while improving patient care.
STATES PHYSICIANS TO LAWMAKERS: FIX THE BROKEN LEGAL SYSTEM NOW; STOP THE EXODUS OF DOCTORS!
Sat, 7 Feb 2004 00:00:00 -0500
Chicago Illinois physicians today announced introduction of sweeping reform legislation to fix the states broken legal system and restore cost stability and patient access to medical care.
FAIRNESS BECOMES LAW Insurer information will help doctors help patients
Thu, 1 Jan 2004 00:00:00 -0500
Chicago Physicians will be in a better position to advocate for patient care thanks to a new law that takes effect today. The Fairness in Contracting Act, a priority of Illinois State Medical Society for the past three years, entitles physicians and other health care professionals to receive much needed information regarding proposed contracts and administrative procedures from health insurers, information essential to running a successful medical practice and thereby providing high quality patient care.
Illinois State Medical Society Physicians Launch Online Resource Dedicated to Obesity Prevention
Thu, 1 Jan 2004 00:00:00 -0500
Chicago – Now that the holidays have come to a close, it’s again time to commit to a healthy life style. With this in mind, the physicians at the Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS) have made a New Year’s resolution to help Illinois patients reach this goal by providing a one-stop educational resource for both patients and physicians.