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Gov. Quinn Signs Bill Reforming the State’s Health Insurance Industry
AARP-backed Legislation Will Provide Critical Consumer Protections While the U.S. Congress continues to move forward on a comprehensive federal health care reform bill, Illinois has taken a positive step toward…
Moonlight Passage of ‘Obamacare’ in U.S. Senate Unhealthy for America’s Youth
In the early morning hours of Dec. 20, 2009, 60 United States Senators voted along party lines to move sweeping healthcare legislation to a final vote. Despite not reading the…
CHANGE Illinois! Hails Signing of Contribution Limits Law
Bill Includes Creation of Reform Task Force, More Frequent Public Disclosure and Random Audits of Campaign Committees The CHANGE Illinois! coalition on Wednesday said the signing of Senate Bill 1466,…
Illinois Campaign for Political Reform Says Contribution Limits Bill is Victory for Illinois Voters
Continues Fight to Limit Influence of Big Money from Political Parties and Legislative Leaders in General Election Campaigns The Illinois Campaign for Political Reform (ICPR) on Wednesday said the campaign…
New American Medical Association Video Answers Physicians’ Health Reform Questions
As health reform legislation moves forward in Congress, a new American Medical Association (AMA) online video aims to answer physicians’ questions on leading elements of health reform important to patients and…
Illinois Corrections Director Welcomes Members of the Adult Advisory Board to Assist in Reforming State’s Criminal Justice System
Illinois Department of Corrections Director (IDOC) Michael P. Randle welcomes newly appointed members of the Adult Advisory Board. The board advises IDOC concerning policy matters and programs for incarcerated persons…
Illinois Department of Corrections Director Outlines New Vision for State Prisons, Completes Tamms Prison Review, Announces Reforms
Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) Director Michael P. Randle today outlined his plan for reforming the state’s prison system. Randle’s vision to move the department forward includes implementing the Illinois…
American Medical Association Victory: Drugs Out of Medicare Physician Payment Formula
White House action clears the way to permanent physician payment reform Statement attributable to: J. James Rohack, MD, AMA President “The removal of physician-administered drugs from the broken Medicare physician…