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CMS Suspends Advance Medicare Payments While Reviewing Program 5/1/2020

ISMS Joins with Hospital and Nursing Groups in Amicus Brief Supporting Stay-at-Home Order 4/29/2020

Reimbursement Available for Testing, Treating Uninsured COVID-19 Patients 4/24/2020

Note Important Clarifications for the HHS Emergency Fund Grants 4/17/2020

Governor Issues Executive Order Extending Civil Immunity Protections to Health Professionals 4/3/2020

Due to the Financial Burdens of COVID-19, Medicare Will Offer Emergency Funding and Address Cash Flow Issues for Health Professionals 4/1/2020

ISMS Joins Illinois and National Health Organizations to Urge Congress to Help Doctors Sustain Their Practices in 'Stimulus' Legislation 7/9/2020

Governor’s Executive Order Requires Coverage for Telehealth 3/20/2020

A Humorous Take on a Serious Issue – Prior Authorization 3/5/2020

Physicians Nationwide Voice Concern to Feds on Executive Order: Seniors Must Have Access to Physicians 1/21/2020

U.S. Physicians Have the Highest Suicide Rate of Any Profession; Help is Available! 12/16/2019

#GivingTuesday: Make a Tax-Deductible Donation to ISMS' Educational and Scientific Foundation 12/4/2019

Save Time! Your EHR Can Automatically Send a Request to the PMP 11/18/2019

Doctors Urge CMS to Address Administrative Burdens of Prior Authorization 10/9/2019

Alert: Harmony Health Plan Close Out – No “NEW” Claim Disputes Accepted after October 31 10/9/2019

Illinois: The Land of Less Competition for Health Insurers 9/24/2019

Legislation Introduced in Washington Would Streamline Prior Auth Requirements Under Medicare Advantage 9/19/2019

Let Your EHR Talk to the PMP for You! 9/12/2019

ISMS & IMPAC Team Up to Block Harmful Policies 7/29/2019

Get to Know Medicaid’s MCO Partner IlliniCare by Attending Webinars, an Orientation 7/30/2019

Vaccines for CHIP-Eligible Children Can Once Again Be Ordered through the VFC Program 7/15/2019

Illinois Trending in Right Direction: Opioid Prescribing Down; PMP Registration and Queries Are Way Up 6/19/2019

ISMS’ New Legislative How-to Guide for Physicians 5/9/2019

DCFS Must Refer Alleged Child Abuse to Appropriate Agency Under New Bill 5/9/2019

Alert: Changes Coming to UnitedHealthcare’s Consultation Services Policy – Some Codes Will No Longer Be Reimbursed 4/18/2019

Quickly Check Your Patient’s Controlled Substance Prescription Drug History 3/11/2019

Are Your Patients Asking for Medical Cannabis as an Alternative to Opioids? 2/11/2019

New Medicare Part D Opioid Management Policies Took Effect January 1 1/28/2019

February 13 Webinar: Medicare’s Quality Payment Program – Year Three 1/28/2019

FREE 8-Hour MAT Waiver Training Now Available Online for Physicians 12/13/2018

MACRA: Will it Be Bonuses or Penalties for You in 2021? Learn More with ISMS’ New Resource 11/30/2018

More Proof Your Voice Can Make a Big Difference: CMS Delays Problematic E/M Changes for 2 Years 11/19/2018

IMPAC 2018 Illinois General Election Guide 7/9/2020

Watch Our Short Video About Protecting Prescription Drug Coverage 10/25/2018

Watch Our Short Video Urging Illinois Lawmakers to Overturn Gov. Rauner's Work Comp Veto 10/25/2018

Workers’ Compensation Insurance Companies Are Breaking Laws 10/8/2018

Weigh In on the Proposed Changes to Medicare’s E/M Reimbursement and Documentation! 8/13/2018

Quality Scores Released! Find Out How Your Individual Medicare Reimbursements Will Change in 2019 7/30/2018

BCBSIL Will Automatically 'Edit' ANY Claim with Modifiers -25 and -59 for Review 7/3/2018

Get Ready! New Medicare Cards Arriving Soon to Illinois Beneficiaries; MBI Look-Up Tool Now Available 6/19/2018

Get Insights From an ISMS Member About Treating Patients with Opioid Use Disorder 6/7/2018

If You've Got 12 Minutes, This is a 'Must Watch' Video 4/26/2018

New Medicare ID Cards – Lila Explains 4/12/2018

Avoid Claim Denials for Procedures and E/M Services – Performed on SAME Day 4/9/2018

CMS Extends the MIPS 2017 Data Submission Deadline 3/30/2018

One for the Win Column: ISMS-Supported Step Therapy Reforms Now in Effect! 3/28/2018

Enable Students to Reduce Risk of Skin Cancer 3/28/2018

Legislative Roundup 3/14/2018

Choose Your Representatives on the IMPAC Council 3/9/2018

CMS Seeking Feedback on MIPS 7/9/2020

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