Clark Kaericher | Executive Director, Healthcare Council & Sr. VP of Government Affairs | 618-806-1501
June 16, 2023

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.
With Father’s Day and the US Open, I think this weekend might be one of the most underrated weekends of the year. I hope you get to enjoy some time with your family- I’m heading to Florida to watch some golf with my dad.

End of Session Report

We are proud to release our annual End of Session Report. Just like every year, the Illinois Chamber team diligently drafted, tracked, and advocated on legislation impactful for the business community.
 
In this report, we begin by highlighting key 2023 victories for the Illinois Chamber. These victories include the passage of a Chamber initiative on permitting and the stoppage of harmful legislation on categories including independent contractors’ status in the workplace and environmental justice. This is followed by a brief narrative of some disappointments faced by the business community. Finally, this report then transitions into a section-by-section recap of the legislation tracked and lobbied by each of the Chamber’s 7 policy councils.
 
This document is a product of our advocacy over the past year. Click the link below to view the report.
The Healthcare portion begins on page 21. It runs for 8 pages covering everything from the new state based exchange, rate review, insurance mandates and pharmaceuticals. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
Women in Business
 
Sixth Annual Women in Business Conference
 
Date/Time: June 21, 2023 | 8:30 am – 2:30 pm

Location: NIU Center | 1120 E. Diehl Road Naperville, IL 60563


Our keynote speaker, Karen Murphy is the SVP of Business Strategy and the Chief Financial Officer for the Chicago Bears where the football club champions players, staff, fans and communities on and off the field. Karen will discuss how through her graceful leadership, global perspective and deep experience, the Chicago Bears infuse a champion mindset for both football and business operations. Murphy will dig into the champion mindset that helped launch a strategic playbook on creativity and innovation, steeped in a customer centric approach.
Rulemaking

DPH Updates: The DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH adopted amendments to Skilled Nursing and Intermediate Care Facilities Code (77 IAC 300; 46 Ill Reg 20656), Sheltered Care Facilities Code (77 IAC 330; 46 Ill Reg 20681), Illinois Veterans’ Homes Code (77 IAC 340; 46 Ill Reg 20701) and Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Facilities Code (77 IAC 380; 46 Ill Reg 20716), all effective 5/17/23, that update incorporations by reference of federal regulations and guidelines, State statutes, and applicable State regulations. Questions/requests for copies of the 4 DPH rulemakings: Tracey Trigillo, DPH, 524 S. Second St., 6th Floor, Springfield, IL 62701, 217/782-1159, dph.rules@ illinois.gov.
 
Veto Session Dates Announced

The Spring Session might have just ended, but Veto Session will be here before you realize. Lawmakers announced the 2023 dates for October 24-26 and November 7-9. View the calendar here.
 
Illinois Chamber and Illinois National Guard Event

On behalf of the 13,000 members of the Illinois National Guard, you are cordially invited to celebrate the establishment of Camp Lincoln with us as well as attend a presentation on how local businesses can compete for millions of federal dollars in supplies and services purchased in Illinois by the Illinois National Guard each year. 

The presentation will be led by the United States Property and Fiscal Office for Illinois' Supervisory Contract Specialist Lt. Col. Mark Williams and will be held on July 6 at 10 a.m. in the Illinois Military Academy auditorium on Camp Lincoln, 1301 North MacArthur Boulevard, Springfield, IL 62702. 

On July 6, 1886, by order of Governor Richard J. Oglesby, Adjutant General Joseph W. Vance issued General Order 14. It read, “The permanent camp and rifle range established for the Illinois National Guard, near Springfield, is hereby designated and will be known as Camp Lincoln.” The camp consisted of 160 acres, is a mile long and a quarter mile wide and is just a half mile from President Abraham Lincoln’s tomb. The land originally cost $18,100. 

Throughout 2023 the Illinois National Guard is celebrating its 300th Birthday by marking significant dates in the history it shares with communities across Illinois. Among those communities are Greater Springfield business leaders. Camp Lincoln is the headquarters of the Illinois National Guard and one of its key training and maintenance facilities. Camp Lincoln and the 183rd Wing bring in millions of federal dollars to Springfield each year and the Illinois National Guard is among the city’s largest employers.  
Interested participants can RSVP to the Illinois National Guard Public Affairs Office by e-mail: ng.il.ilarng.list.staff-pao@army.mil or by calling 217-761-3569.
 
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