ISMSLegislative

This is the legislative advocacy account for the Illinois State Medical Society. Follow us for timely updates on health care legislation.

[IL State Med Society @IllinoisDoctors]

ISMS enounces endorsement of @JBPritzker for a third term as governor.

ISMS President Tripti C. Kataria, M.D., voiced support for Gov. Pritzker and Lt. Gov. candidate Christian Mitchell in response to the administration’s record of working with physicians to improve patient care across Illinois.

[ISMSLegislative @ISMSLegislative]

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[Illinois Psychiatric Society @ILPsychiatry]

Blue Cross Blue Shield’s 'downcoding' will gravely impact care https://t.co/o3UVQCWClN

[IDFPR @IDFPR]

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Learn more about CORE: https://t.co/nLXa6Lkt7n #IDFPRCORE #MOREwithCORE

[ISMSLegislative @ISMSLegislative]

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Thank you to Senator McClure and Rep. Cassidy for your efforts in passing this important patient protection initiative. @ILSenateGOP @RepKellyCassidy

[IDFPR @IDFPR]

IDFPR ALERT: Baxter issues voluntary nationwide recall for two lots of 0.9% sodium chloride injection due to potential presence of particulate matter.

Learn More: https://t.co/k38fWw15dz

[ISMSLegislative @ISMSLegislative]

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Thank you Illinois legislators! Illinois is leading the way on curbing automatic downcoding of insurance claims. TY @DaveKoehler_IL @sharonchungIL @WilliamHauter @JeffKeicher

[IL State Med Society @IllinoisDoctors]

The @Suntimes has an exclusive article today about the sudden surge in downcoded claims by some health insurers.

This exact practice will be prohibited under an ISMS-backed law starting in 2028. Unfortunately, patients are suffering in the meantime.

https://t.co/uVYkw5NvSM

[AMA @AmerMedicalAssn]

Vaccines are among the most thoroughly studied, effective tools we have to protect children from serious vaccine-preventable diseases. Decisions about how and when vaccines are used should be driven by rigorous scientific evidence, patient safety, and independent medical and public health expertise. Altering a proven vaccination schedule without credible evidence risks weakening public confidence and putting children’s health at risk.

If you have questions about vaccines, talk to your child’s physician. Putting our children’s health at risk is not an option

Read our full statement: https://t.co/sV1PlCDAja

[ISMSLegislative @ISMSLegislative]

@RepBobMorgan @IDPH We are grateful for your leadership in working with DPH to pass this important initiative. Thank you!

[IL State Med Society @IllinoisDoctors]

Major advocacy win for Illinois physicians!

Gov. JB Pritzker has signed ISMS-backed workers’ compensation reform legislation —an important step toward addressing longstanding challenges in the system: https://t.co/h5yuRVTdJR

Thank you @SenCunningham @HoffmanRep State Rep. Bill Hauter!

[ISMSLegislative @ISMSLegislative]

Thank you for your continued leadership on these issues! We are grateful!

[Bob Morgan @RepBobMorgan]

In my role as Chair of the Health Care Licenses Committee and Vice Chair of the Insurance Committee, I’m focused on strengthening access and supporting the providers who make that care possible. (3/3)

[IL State Med Society @IllinoisDoctors]

How has the health insurer practice of downcoding affected Illinois physicians?
We sent out a survey earlier this year to find out — and the results are alarming.
Read the full report on how downcoding is harming doctors and patients here:
https://t.co/TX82ruspWV

[ISMSLegislative @ISMSLegislative]

Thank you Rep. Keicher for your leadership and support on this important initiative. We are grateful for all of your advocacy in the House Insurance Committee and on the House Floor.

[Jeff Keicher @JeffKeicher]

A good bill for Illinois patients

[ISMSLegislative @ISMSLegislative]

Illinois Physicians Applaud Gov. Pritzker’s Signing of Downcoding Reform Legislation https://t.co/BMpBsKN3kJ via @ein_news

[ISMSLegislative @ISMSLegislative]

Thank you @GovPritzker for signing into law SB 3114 the Transparency in Downcoding Act! This prohibits insurers from automatically downcoding medical claims. Thank you to our sponsors @DaveKoehler_IL @sharonchungIL @WilliamHauter @JeffKeicher @IllinoisDoctors

[IL State Med Society @IllinoisDoctors]

Changes to student loan rules for future doctors are about to go into effect — potentially making the nation’s physician shortage even worse.

Read ISMS President Dr. Tripti Kataria’s letter in the @chicagotribune: https://t.co/y7a8LuRJT9

[IL State Med Society @IllinoisDoctors]

Thanks @AmerMedicalAssn for supporting our fight for downcoding reform in Illinois. https://t.co/U4WM1wAyfF

[IL State Med Society @IllinoisDoctors]

Here in Illinois, ISMS has successfully backed a series of #priorauthorization reforms in recent years that cover state-regulated plans. Federal relief is critical to compel large ERISA plans and #Medicare to also commit to fixing the problems prior authorization. Read more: https://t.co/bFUbX6V1of

[IL State Med Society @IllinoisDoctors]

Congratulations to ISMS President Tripti Kataria, M.D. Earlier today she was elected to the @AmerMedicalAssn Board of Trustees!