ISMSLegislative @ISMSLegislative
This is the legislative advocacy account for the Illinois State Medical Society. Follow us for timely updates on health care legislation. isms.org Springfield Joined February 2015-
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Last week JCAR, a state body on rules, approved a program to enroll more International Medical Graduates (IMGs), this program will bring more qualified physicians and other healthcare professionals to Illinois. Thank you to the @IDFPR for all your work! #twill
A new law signed by @GovPritzker protects patients by limiting the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in therapy and psychotherapy services. Learn more in our press release here: tinyurl.com/yc22x9zv
Prevent the spread of #measles in Illinois! buff.ly/uDvMfta
“As physicians, we have a legal and ethical duty to treat patients. – no matter what their background. Our veterans have earned and deserve their benefits, especially healthcare, without barriers to access.” buff.ly/PvhgQ9E ISMS President Richard C. Anderson, M.D. @IDFPR…
The Illinois Senate approved HB 1141, requiring insurance and managed care plans to cover medically necessary anesthesia services, an initiative we support from the @ILSocietyAnes buff.ly/zP7aIH4 #twill
Keep your fingers away from #ticks! Unsure how to take them out safely? Grab our step by step guide. buff.ly/QFjtZEI #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth
Good news, docs: ISMS unlocked its course “Lyme Disease: An Update on Evidence Based Management and Research” for every physician—ISMS member or not, totally free! buff.ly/gEInSRw #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth
Calling all docs! Stay sharp on Lyme care with ISMS’s free course, “Lyme Disease: An Update on Evidence Based Management and Research.” Jump in and level up your understanding of this disease buff.ly/gEInSRw #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth
From the desk of the ISMS President, Dr. Richard C. Anderson buff.ly/5IUc7Cc
From the Editorial Board: “First, do no harm” is a guiding principle in medicine. Illinois’ licensing rules for medical professionals who want to volunteer in retirement run counter to this core tenet. trib.al/wAOCdY3
Three outstanding Illinois physicians recognized for their contributions and commitment buff.ly/qo0zt4P
Anesthesia services bill clears Illinois House! buff.ly/eoNjyAP
Illinois’ ISMS-backed law to support international medical graduates is a huge step toward easing the physician shortage! #IMGs #PhysicianShortage #ILHealthcare #MedicalWorkforce buff.ly/SAu709j
ISMS backed House Bill 2351 passed the in the Illinois House last week. Learn more about @WilliamHauter plan to train more doctors in Illinois! buff.ly/6xNYV7J #twill
We’ve upgraded our ePay portal for applicants in select professions to make payments online for their paper applications! This new portal makes it easier for the IDFPR team to validate and process payments.
AI should never stand between you and your healthcare—but insurers are already using it to deny your claims. My bill, HB35, passed with bipartisan support, requires providers to have qualified professionals review your medical claims, not a line of code. wandtv.com/news/statehous…
HB2351, sponsored by Rep. Bill Hauter passed the Illinois House today and heads to the Senate. This ISMS initiative would add residency slots in Illinois, attracting and keeping doctors in IL. Thank you @WilliamHauter for your continued work for Illinois physicians! #twill
The Illinois House votes to approve HB 1141, which would prohibit insurers from placing time limits on anesthesia coverage or denying payment or reimbursement solely because of the duration of care. Its sponsor, state Rep. Bill Hauter, R-Morton, is an anesthesiologist. #twill

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