Illinois State Medical Society
Recent News About Illinois State Medical Society
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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.