Illinois State Medical Society
Recent News About Illinois State Medical Society
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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.
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BCBS antitrust lawsuit reaches $2.8 billion settlement; claim deadline set for July
After 12 years of legal proceedings, a settlement has been reached in the Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) antitrust lawsuit.
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Lawsuits against MultiPlan and insurers move forward over reimbursement claims
A U.S. District Court has allowed class action plaintiffs to proceed with lawsuits against MultiPlan and a group of insurers, alleging antitrust violations related to deceptive reimbursement practices.
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Illinois medical society supports healthcare protection act expansion
The Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS) has announced its support for House Bill 3019, a legislative initiative backed by Governor Pritzker.
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Medicaid's prescription prior auth system resumes operations after cybersecurity incident
The prior authorization system for prescription drugs under the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) is now operational after being offline since February 21, 2024.