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Our Message to Congress: Protect Medicaid Coverage for Our Most Vulnerable Patients!

ISMS has joined 49 other state medical associations in urging Congressional lawmakers to protect Medicaid from devastating spending cuts.
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2025 Updates Pertaining to Medical Records in Illinois

To find out the fee limits for 2025, ISMS offers several resources, including the newly updated Medical Record Quick Guide.

Our Message to Congress: Protect Medicaid Coverage for Our Most Vulnerable Patients!

ISMS has joined 49 other state medical associations in urging Congressional lawmakers to protect Medicaid from devastating spending cuts.

Retired Healthcare Workers Should NOT Pay a Fee for a Volunteer License

House Bill 1270 passed the House’s Health Care Licenses Committee unanimously and is currently on the House floor for further consideration.

Your Help Needed! Physician Assistants and Nurse Anesthetists Want Independent Practice!

Removing physician supervision from anesthesia care in surgery at hospitals and ambulatory surgical treatment centers jeopardizes patient safety!

Latest AMA Survey: Prior Authorization Negatively Impacts Care Delivery

Thanks to ISMS, Illinois has robust laws to address unfair prior auth practices!

COVID-19 Pandemic to Hit Five-Year Anniversary

Take a look back at Illinois’ history pertaining to the virus 

Urge Your State Senator to Vote “NO” to Grant Physician Assistants Independent Practice!

While PAs are essential in a patient’s care and treatment, there is no substitute for having collaboration with a physician who has a far more training and education.

Governor’s Budget Address Pledges to Ban Prior Auth for All Behavioral Healthcare, Reduce Medication

Governor Pritzker delivered his 7th annual State of the State and budget address to a joint session of the Illinois General Assembly

"Test and Treat" at the Pharmacy: What’s Allowed Under Illinois Law

ISMS has developed an infographic showing which conditions pharmacists can test and treat.

Governor Signs ISMS-Backed Bill for Treating Chronic Pain into Law!

Governor Pritzker signed ISMS-backed House Bill 5373 into law to help patients who are suffering from chronic pain to be able to secure treatment as prescribed by their physician.

IDPH Awards $4.5 Million to Support Equity-Focused Maternal Care

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced financial support for 12 organizations in Illinois to the tune of $4.5 million.

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