Category: Legislature

Legislative committee approves new rules to strengthen network adequacy

by Ryan Voyles | Mar 24, 2023 | Insurance, Legislature, Top Stories | 0

A legislative panel this week approved new rules to strengthen the state’s network adequacy and transparency laws.

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Senate committee hears debate on insurance department rate approval authority, dental loss ratio plan

by Ryan Voyles | Mar 23, 2023 | Dental, Insurance, Legislature, Top Stories | 0

A Senate committee heard debate this week on several proposals, including one that would grant the Department of Insurance the ability to modify or reject rates by certain health policies.

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Illinois receives over $750,000 from settlement with medical equipment manufacturer

by Ryan Voyles | Mar 21, 2023 | HNI Stories, Legislature, Top Stories | 0

Illinois has received more than $750,000 from a multi-state settlement with a medical equipment manufacturer over allegations the company misled federal healthcare programs by paying kickbacks to suppliers.

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Durbin seeks federal funding boost for healthcare worker scholarship, loan repayments

by Ryan Voyles | Mar 21, 2023 | Hospitals, Jobs, Legislature, National News, Top Stories | 0

Federal funding for a scholarship and loan repayment program would grow significantly under a proposal unveiled last week by Illinois Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin.

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House approves various healthcare bills

by Ryan Voyles | Mar 20, 2023 | Hospitals, Legislature, Long Term Care, Mental Health, Public Health, State Budget, Top Stories | 0

The House signed off on several healthcare bills last week, including one allowing providers in the state’s drug overdose prevention program to distribute fentanyl test strips.

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