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11/18/2022

Financial Compensation Available for Victims of a Violent Crime

The award cap for reimbursements increased from the previous $27,000 to $45,000 to cover expenses incurred by eligible victims of a violent crime

11/11/2022

CDC Announces SIGNIFICANT Changes to Opioid Prescribing Guidelines

The agency’s new 2022 Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain no longer encourages hard thresholds for pain medication doses and duration.

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11/4/2022

Illinois’ Redistricting Round-Up

Congressional, judicial and legislative maps are redrawn every ten years following the U.S. census.

10/28/2022

DOI Issues Another Hefty Fine to Insurance Company for Violating the ISMS-Initiated NAT Act

Last week the Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) fined Celtic Insurance Company $1.25 million

11/11/2022

Is BCBSIL Violating the ISMS-Initiated Network Adequacy Law … Again?

Last week Illinois Senator Doris Turner sent an urgent communication to the Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) regarding her concerns about Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL)’s inadequate health plans being offered for 2023.

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11/4/2022

Keep These Insurance Open Enrollment Deadlines in Mind for Patients

Medicare’s open enrollment period is the same each year: October 15 - December 7.

COVID Boosters Approved for Young Children

The CDC approved COVID-19 booster shots from Moderna and Pfizer for children as young as five.

9/29/2022

Avoid Liability When Parting Ways with a Patient

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12/8/2022

Illinois Crime Victims Compensation

This webinar will provide information about the updates to the Crime Victims Compensation Act and the administration of the program.

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Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias: What Illinois Medical Professionals Need to Know

This course will provide information about the diagnosis, treatment, and care of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

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Understanding Medical Mistrust: Why Patients May Not Believe You

There is a growing body of evidence that Americans are increasingly less likely to trust the medical profession, and this is part of overall growing skepticism about "expertise" in general.

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Physician Burnout: Key Drivers and Strategies for Creating Systemic Well-Being

Burnout is a universal dilemma that is seen in healthcare professionals, particularly physicians, and is characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a feeling of low personal accomplishment.

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