Lori Cowdrey Benso | Executive Director, Healthcare Council | 217-725-6522
September 9, 2021
The purpose of the Healthcare Council is to develop and take actions to achieve affordable, accessible, efficient, high-quality healthcare options for the employers and residents of our state. We advocate for market-based solutions that encourage innovation in healthcare delivery – and work against costly mandates and burdensome regulations. Through quarterly meetings, the Council brings together the diverse voices of the healthcare community and provides a forum to interact with government and private sector leaders at the highest levels.
I hope everyone had a very enjoyable Labor Day weekend!


Illinois front:

Session Update
 
After the Senate passage of SB 18, the House returns to Springfi9eld today to take up the Omnibus Energy package.
 
Healthcare related:

During the special session on August 31st, the veto of HB 684 was overridden by a vote of 112-1-0. This bill requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to exempt ground ambulance services from the State's managed care medical assistance program.
 
I am planning a virtual Healthcare Council Quarterly meeting in the near future. Please email me with topics of interest for future quarterly meetings!

List of Key Dates:

Both Chambers will be in session October 19th-21st and October 26th-28th for veto session. No additional session dates are scheduled at this time. 

 
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