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ForwardEnd-of-Session Summary: What Physicians Need to Know
Pricing
ISMS members: Free
Non-ISMS members: $75.00
Course description
As the Spring 2026 legislative session wrapped up, we’re bringing you a timely and informative webinar that dives into the most important health-related issues debated in the Illinois General Assembly.
Join ISMS Vice President for State Legislative Affairs Scott Reimers and ISMS Senior Vice President of Health Policy Research and Advocacy David Porter as they provide expert analysis on the legislative outcomes that could shape the future of medicine and healthcare.
Target audience
Physician and clinician policyholders
Disclosure
The planners, faculty, and others in control of content have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.
Additional information
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 healthcare 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.
Scott Reimers
Vice President for State Legislative Affairs at the Illinois State Medical Society
Scott Reimers has been employed with the Illinois State Medical Society since 2016. In his capacity as Vice President for State Legislative Affairs, he advocates on behalf of Illinois physicians and their patients before the Illinois General Assembly and state agencies. A registered lobbyist and healthcare policy advocate, he specializes in insurance regulation, physician practice issues, healthcare access, and state healthcare policy.
Scott graduated from Northern Illinois University where he majored in political science and holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Illinois Springfield.
David Porter
Senior Vice President of Health Policy Research and Advocacy at the Illinois State Medical Society
David Porter is the Senior Vice President of Health Policy Research and Advocacy at the Illinois State Medical Society. In that role, he is dedicated to advancing physicians’ interests and protecting their ability to provide high-quality care to their patients. He and his team track all legislative and regulatory changes that may impact physicians’ professional lives – including issues like the licensure of healthcare professionals, the integration of health information technology into medical practice, and the constantly changing interface between physicians and public and private payers.
David holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Denison University in Granville, Ohio.