Illinois State Medical Society
Recent News About Illinois State Medical Society
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Illinois offers free PrEP medication for residents at high risk for HIV
PrEP4Illinois (PrEP4IL) is offering free HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medication to Illinois residents who are HIV-negative and at significant risk of contracting HIV.
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Powassan virus detected in Illinois resident following tick bite
An Illinois resident has been diagnosed with Powassan virus, a tickborne illness not previously found in the state, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).
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Illinois State Medical Society joins antitrust lawsuit against MultiPlan and insurers
Thousands of physicians, hospitals, and healthcare professionals are involved in a lawsuit against MultiPlan and several major insurance companies, including United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Anthem, and Blue Cross Blue Shield entities.
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Illinois transitions to state-based health insurance marketplace in 2026
Illinois will move to a state-based health insurance marketplace starting in 2026, following approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
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Illinois State Medical Society highlights teen prescription drug abuse and upcoming DEA take back event
Teenagers are at increased risk of abusing prescription drugs such as Adderall, Ritalin, and opiate painkillers, often obtaining these medications from their own homes.
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ISMS and AMA urge wider naloxone use amid ongoing U.S. overdose crisis
The Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS) and the American Medical Association (AMA) have released a new issue brief addressing the ongoing drug-related overdose epidemic in the United States.
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Illinois physicians gain easier access to online controlled substance license applications
Physicians in Illinois can now apply for or renew their controlled substance licenses online through the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation’s (IDFPR) updated licensing system.
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Congress has yet to extend key Medicare telehealth flexibilities beyond September 2025
Several Medicare telehealth flexibilities introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic are set to expire on September 30, 2025, unless Congress takes further action.
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Illinois Department of Public Health updates fall vaccine guidance and expands COVID-19 shot access
Earlier this week, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) released updated guidance for fall respiratory virus vaccines and took steps to improve access to COVID-19 vaccinations across the state.
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FDA requires new warnings on opioid pain medication labels
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it will require new labeling changes for all opioid pain medications.
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Illinois enacts law requiring insurance coverage for medically necessary anesthesia
Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed House Bill 1141, establishing a requirement for group and individual accident and health insurance policies, as well as managed care plans, to cover medically necessary anesthesia services for any procedure...
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Illinois Prescription Monitoring Program grants direct access to medical residents
The Illinois Prescription Monitoring Program (ILPMP) has announced that medical residents in Illinois can now access the ILPMP database directly.
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CMS outlines new rules for Medicare audio-only telehealth visits starting October
Beginning October 1, 2025, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will continue to reimburse audio-only telehealth visits.
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New federal loan caps may worsen physician shortage in coming decade
The recent enactment of federal bill H.R.1 sets new annual caps on federal student loans for professional schools, limiting borrowing to $50,000 per year.
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Medical organizations urge reinstatement of CDC's ACIP members
ISMS and 96 other medical professional organizations have raised concerns to Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. following the termination of all members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) within...
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Governor signs bill for oversight on pharmacy benefit managers
Last week, Governor Pritzker signed Illinois House Bill 1697 into law.
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Webinars guide doctors on filing claims for BCBS antitrust settlement
After 12 years of legal proceedings, a settlement has been reached involving Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) plans.
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MultiPlan faces antitrust lawsuit over alleged price-fixing with major insurers
In a significant legal development, MultiPlan, along with several major insurance companies, is facing a lawsuit filed by thousands of physicians, hospitals, and healthcare providers.
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Deadline approaches for BCBS antitrust settlement claims
After 12 years of legal proceedings, a settlement has been reached involving Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) plans.
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Illinois State Medical Society reports legislative wins benefiting physicians
The Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS) has reported several legislative successes from the 2025 Spring session that are expected to benefit physicians and patients across the state.