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Illinois State Medical Society Press Releases

3 Press Releases

Published on July 13, 2026 - 23:40 GMT

Illinois Physicians Applaud Gov. Pritzker’s Signing of Downcoding Reform Legislation

The health insurer tactic of automatic downcoding will be restricted, thanks to the Illinois governor's signing of Senate Bill 3114 into law. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, July 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS) …

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Published on June 17, 2026 - 15:23 GMT

New Survey Finds Nearly Three Quarters of Illinois Physicians Have Experienced 'Downcoding'

In a newly published survey of Illinois physicians, 72% report their practice has experienced automatic downcoding of appropriately documented claims. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new report from the Illinois State …

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Published on May 29, 2026 - 13:28 GMT

Downcoding Reform Bill Clears Illinois Legislature on Unanimous Vote

The ISMS-backed bill would prohibit health insurance companies from automatically coding a health service at a level lower than what patients received. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Illinois House passed Senate Bill …

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