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ISMS’ Legislative Wins for Illinois Physicians!

The 2025 Spring legislative session was a successful one for Illinois physicians!
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ISMS’ Legislative Wins for Illinois Physicians!

The 2025 Spring legislative session was a successful one for Illinois physicians!

File a Claim by July 29 Deadline for Your Share of BCBS Antitrust Settlement Fund!

Unlike other class action lawsuits, you must submit a claim to recover compensation. The deadline to submit is July 29, 2025.

ISMS, Physicians Nationwide Advocate Against Slashing Medicaid!

A bill under consideration in Washington would reduce Medicaid spending by billions and cause millions of Medicaid enrollees to lose their healthcare coverage

Ruling by U.S. Judge "Greenlights" Lawsuits Against MultiPlan, Other Health Insurers for Deceptive R

A U.S. District ruled last week that class action plaintiffs can move forward with their lawsuits against MultiPlan and a group of insurers for antitrust violations

ISMS Applauds Expansion of the Healthcare Protection Act!

Prior to the end of the Spring Legislative session, ISMS-backed House Bill 3019 cleared the General Assembly and would do the following:

General Assembly Clears ISMS-Backed Bills Regarding Anesthesia Services and Volunteer Licenses

This legislation passed the Illinois House last month and will be sent to the governor’s desk for consideration.

Peak Tick Season Is Coming! Watch for Symptoms of Lyme Disease

Ticks are very active at certain times of the year, with the peak months being June and July. Yet, it’s not too early for physicians to get Lyme disease on their radar.

First Trace of West Nile Virus for 2025 Found in Winnebago County

The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting the first mosquito pool of the year to test positive for West Nile virus.

Medicaid’s Prior Auth System for Prescriptions Is Back Up and Running

As of April 29, 2025, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services' fee-for-service prior authorization system for prescription drugs is back online.

Anesthesia Services Bill Clears Illinois House

The legislation, which was passed by the Illinois House on April 7, applies to private state regulated commercial plans and is currently assigned to the Senate Insurance Committee

New International Medical Graduates Law Is Key for Boosting Illinois’ Physician Workforce!

ISMS-backed legislation led to a new law in 2023 that provides a pathway for International Medical Graduates to obtain a medical license. 

Freeing Physicians to Practice Medicine, Not Paperwork

I am particularly passionate about eliminating one of the most frustrating barriers to care which plagues physicians and patients alike: prior authorization.

Spread the News: ISMS Is Here for All Illinois Doctors

In these uncertain times, ISMS is a beacon of stability, working on our behalf to protect and improve the practice of medicine in Illinois. 

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