Category: Legislature

Pritzker supports hemp regulations

by Ryan Voyles | Dec 16, 2024 | Legislature, Top Stories | 0

Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday threw his support behind state legislation to regulate THC and CBD products.

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Lawmakers weigh potential benefits, concerns of using psilocybin to treat mental health

by Tim Stumm | Dec 11, 2024 | Legislature, Mental Health, Top Stories | 0

Lawmakers heard testimony Tuesday on the potential of psilocybin, also known as “magic mushrooms,” as a mental health treatment.

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Morgan introduces plan to regulate health insurers’ use of AI for making coverage decisions

by Ryan Voyles | Dec 2, 2024 | Insurance, Legislature, Top Stories | 0

A bill filed last week in the General Assembly would regulate how health insurers can use artificial intelligence to decide coverage and whether to deny care.

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Senate approves expansion of chronic pain treatment

by Ryan Voyles | Nov 26, 2024 | Legislature, Top Stories | 0

The Illinois Senate unanimously approved a plan last week to expand the ability of prescribers to make chronic pain health treatment decisions for their patients.

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Health leaders talk technology, federal impact on efforts to address healthcare costs

by Ryan Voyles | Nov 22, 2024 | HNI Stories, Legislature, On The Record, Top Stories | 0

Health News Illinois convened a panel of health leaders this week in Springfield to discuss efforts to address costs and ways to improve access to care.

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