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The good news for the start of 2021 and the end of 2020, one of the most challenging periods in recent history, is that COVID-19 vaccinations are underway across the country and worldwide. 

Clinical trials have indicated that a single dose of the vaccine had an efficacy rate of up to 72%.

Patients who test positive for COVID-19 may qualify to receive monoclonal antibody treatment (casirivimab and imdevimab)

Thank you to the nearly 1,500 Illinois doctors and health professionals who contacted Governor Pritzker to urge his veto of House Bill 3360!

This law applies to all patients using a state-regulated commercial insurance plan.

Urge the Governor to veto House Bill 3360

The entire state of Illinois began Phase 1B for COVID-19 vaccinations on January 25

ISMIE is committed to supporting its policyholders with wellness-related services during these most challenging times.

After an analysis of more than a decade of general surgery claims data, ISMIE has identified the top five liability risk factors.

New billing guidance for enrolled physicians that includes current procedure codes and rates for COVID-19 vaccines and administration.

Risk Rewards program offers variety of educational approaches, potential savings

Information and recommendations will evolve as more data are collected about these vaccines and their use in specific populations.

Majority of almost 1,600 respondents said telehealth made it possible for them to provide quality care for their patients during the pandemic.

Researchers estimate that U.S. hospitals lost more than $22 billion in potential revenues tied to cancellations of elective surgeries.

The use of prior authorization has exploded in recent years as a cost-cutting measure by health plans at the expense of patient care.

Each year, changes take effect pertaining to charges for copies of medical records.

Cardiologists are on the front lines of treating patients with heart disease and ISMIE has the backs of those physicians providing frontline care.