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Illinois Doctors Support New Illinois COVID-19 Safety Measures
The doctors of the Illinois State Medical Society support Governor J.B. Pritzker’s actions today to hit pause for the sake of protecting our public health.
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11/18/2020
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Fairness for Illinois’ Workers’ Compensation System
Physician successfully sues for timely payment.
John Maszinski
johnmaszinski@isms.org
Office
312-580-6440
Chicago, Ill. - For the first time, Illinois doctors have suc... |
9/30/2020
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Illinois Physician Survey Rates COVID-19 Risk for Daily Activities
Findings highlight the protective benefits of wearing masks and social distancing
John Maszinski
johnmaszinski@isms.org
Office
312-580-6440
Chicago, Ill. - A recent ph... |
9/3/2020
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ISMS Supports Universal Use of Masks in Public to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
Attributable to Illinois State Medical Society President Paul E. Pedersen, MD
John Maszinski
johnmaszinski@isms.org
Office
312-580-6440
The Illinois State Medical Soci... |
8/9/2020
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Physicians Applaud Governor's Executive Order Requiring Insurer Coverage of Telehealth Services
Attributable to Illinois State Medical Society President Paul E. Pedersen, MD
John Maszinski
johnmaszinski@isms.org
Office
312-580-6440
The Illinois State Medical Soci... |
3/19/2020
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Illinois Patients Waiting Too Long For Medical Care
ILLINOIS PATIENTS WAITING TOO LONG FOR MEDICAL CARE
Prior authorization processes need significant reform to reduce delays, increase transparency and protect patients.
John Maszinski
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2/25/2020
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Bloomington Physician Installed as President, Illinois State Medical Society
Paul E. Pedersen, M.D., was sworn in as president of the Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS) during its 2019 annual meeting. Dr. Pedersen is board-certified in internal medicine and is Vice Presiden...
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4/9/2019
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House Bill 4911/Health Care Liens
Currently, only certain licensed health care providers, such as hospitals, and individual health care professionals have the ability to file liens under Illinois' Health Care Services Lien Act.
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5/21/2018
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Illinois Doctors Group Announces Prescription Assistance Program for Patients
Patients who need help with the cost of prescription medications can now get a complimentary discount card from the state's largest association of physicians. The Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS)...
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5/17/2018
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Chicago Physician Installed President, Illinois State Medical Society
Katherine M. Tynus, M.D., was inaugurated president of the Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS) during its 2018 Annual Meeting. Dr. Tynus is board-certified in internal medicine, practicing with Nort...
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4/23/2018
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Your Doctor Says It’s Time to Clear the Medicine Cabinet
The Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS) is calling on everyone to empty their medicine cabinets of old and unused prescription drugs. These medications are often not used by the person for who...
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10/24/2017
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A Big Win! New Rules for IL Health Insurance Companies
Late Friday, Governor Bruce Rauner signed the Network Adequacy and Transparency Act - the NAT Act - ensuring important protections for Illinois patients who have struggled with the "narrowing" of phys...
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9/18/2017
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Illinois’ Delayed Payment for Medical Care
Illinois’ backlog of bills for medical care has been a point of concern for many physicians. Unfortunately, this not a new problem. While the Medicaid backlog has been growing under the budget impasse...
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8/28/2017
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Illinois General Assembly Advances Vital New Health Insurance Consumer Protections
Today, the Illinois House of Representatives passed House Bill 311, the Network Adequacy and Transparency Act (the NAT Act). The bill was previously approved by the Illinois Senate and will now be tr...
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6/24/2017
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Champaign Physician Installed as President, Illinois State Medical Society
Nestor A. Ramirez, M.D., MPH, Champaign, was inaugurated president of the Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS) during its 2017 annual meeting.
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4/24/2017
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ISMS Statement on Governor Rauner’s Medicaid Managed Care Proposal
The state's rapid transition to managed care for Medicaid beneficiaries has created a more complex and, at times, confusing program for both physicians and their patients.
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2/27/2017
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Too Many Illinois Patients Getting Raw Deal on Health Insurance
Newly proposed legislation offers a remedy to serious problems caused by the increasing use of narrow preferred provider networks. These narrow networks have resulted in a dramatic reduction in acces...
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2/8/2017
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Proposed Pharmacy Regulations
The physician members of the Illinois State Medical Society are dedicated to maintaining the safety of our patients in all contexts, including prescription drug safety.
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1/20/2017
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Doctors Applaud Illinois Supreme Court Decision on 6-Person Jury Mandate
Doctors from the Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS) and ISMIE Mutual Insurance Company praise the Illinois Supreme Court's 5-0 decision striking down an unconstitutional mandate to impose a six-per...
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9/22/2016
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Chicago Physician Elected President, Illinois State Medical Society
Thomas M. Anderson, M.D., Chicago, was inaugurated president of the Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS) during its 2016 annual meeting in Springfield.
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4/19/2016
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