Author: Tim Stumm

Patients would be able to see a physical therapist without first receiving a referral from a physician, under a bill passed by both houses of the Legislature.

Lawmakers advanced an omnibus Medicaid package Wednesday that provides bridge funding for the hospital assessment program, increases transparency around rate setting for managed care organizations and takes steps to protect children with complex needs.

The House approved legislation Tuesday requiring that the General Assembly pass a supportive resolution before the state moves forward with any waiver that would reduce or restrict coverage under the Affordable Care Act or Medicaid.

The Legislature took action on a series of healthcare bills late last week as the clock winds down on the current session.

Providers are urging lawmakers to support legislation they say would lead to prompter payments for workers’ compensation claims.

The Illinois Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday over the constitutionality of a 2012 law that sets standards for property tax exemptions for state hospitals.