Illinois
It’s January which means we have several new laws that just went into effect in Illinois. Here are a few links that summarize what we need to know:
Changes To Illinois Laws As Of Jan. 1 (Block Club Chicago): here
New Illinois laws 2024: Full list of laws in effect on Jan. 1 (ABC 7 Chicago): here
What Illinois laws take effect January 1, 2024? (Illinois Legal Aid Online): here
Federal
Health Insurance: Listen (or read the transcript) to the AMA’s podcast coverage of a new Federal bill, the GOLD Card Act of 2023, that is intended to “fix” prior authorization.
Abortion: The Supreme Court will take another case related to abortion this term. While the case is pending, they have temporarily allowed the state of Iowa to ban abortions in hospital emergency rooms.