2018 Illinois Legislative Update

Pricing

ISMS members: Free
Non-ISMS members: $50.00

Course description

This year's session of the Illinois General Assembly was chock full of bills affecting medical practice and the health of the citizens of the state. This webinar, featuring Erin O'Brien, Illinois State Medical Society Vice President of State Legislative Affairs, and David Porter, Vice President of Health Policy Research and Advocacy, brings you up to date on hot topics, from bills passed into law, to bills defeated, and bills vetoed.

Erin and David will discuss legislation related to:

  • Workers’ compensation
  • Mental health and substance use
  • Tobacco 21 legislation
  • New CME requirements for physicians
  • Drug coverage protections for patients
  • Health care liens
  • Use of medical cannabis in lieu of opioids
  • Allowing Medicaid patients to stay with their physicians
  • Changes to physician-PA collaboration ratios
  • Direct access to physical therapists
  • Extending refills for non-controlled substances
  • And more!

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this program, learners should be able to:

  • Describe legislative changes affecting medical practice in Illinois
  • Discuss outstanding legislation requiring action by Illinois physicians

Disclosures

All faculty, content reviewers and planners who have had input into or contributed to the content have indicated they have no relevant financial relationships with any commercial entities that may have an impact on the activity.

Target Audience

ISMS Members and their staff

Additional information

Estimated time for completion: 
1 hour
Activity last reviewed: 
10/17/2019 - 4:30pm
Disclaimer: 

The recommendations contained in this resource are not intended to define conduct that is appropriate in every case, should not be considered as establishing any standard of care, and do not constitute legal advice. Physicians, clinicians and health care providers should take care to ensure that all care rendered reflects the best clinical judgment and complies with the laws and regulations of the state or location at which the care was provided.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.50 Participation Credit
Course opens: 
10/17/2018
Course expires: 
10/17/2019
Cost:
$50.00
Rating: 
0

David Porter

ISMS VP Health Policy Research and Advocacy

Erin O’Brien

ISMS VP State Legislative Affairs

AMA PRA Category 1 credits not available

Available Credit

  • 0.50 Participation Credit

Price

Cost:
$50.00
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