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2026 ISMS Legislative Report

Update from the 2026 Illinois General Assembly

Learn about ISMS’ successful passage of several key bills, and the defeat of proposals to expand scope of practice and impart onerous healthcare mandates that were stopped through ISMS advocacy.

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In a time when physicians are experiencing tremendous pressure, ISMS is your outlet to make a difference. All ISMS members have equal opportunity to impact change in Illinois, and those efforts are supported – and amplified – by the unified voice of all Illinois physicians.

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6/26/2026
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Read the full report to learn more about how physicians across Illinois are experiencing downcoding.
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The 2026 Illinois Spring Legislative Session was an extremely successful one for Illinois physicians!
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6/12/2026
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The rule reflects recommendations submitted by the American Medical Association and supported by other medical societies.
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6/19/2026
Physician Burnout Overall Trending Down, But Some Specialties Lag
According to American Medical Association data, physician burnout is finally trending downward!
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