State Issues

IHA Alert: Contact Senators to Co-Sponsor SB3636

ANA-IL and IHA are supporting bipartisan legislation - The Nurse Staffing Improvement Act of 2020 - to strengthen the existing Nurse Staffing by Patient Acuity Act.

IHA Overview of General Assembly’s Spring 2019 Session

We are pleased to provide this detailed overview of the key bills that IHA worked on to ensure the best possible outcomes for the hospital community.

IHA Summary of Illinois General Assembly’s 2019 Spring Session

The General Assembly adjourned its spring session on June 2.  This summary provides an overview of the outcomes on our key issues.

Hospital Advocacy Day Materials

IHA has prepared talking points and background information for you to use when meeting with legislators on Tuesday.

IHA Update on Mandatory Nurse Staffing Ratios

A brief overview of the legislative proposal on nurse staffing ratios (House Bill 2604).

IHA Advocacy Toolkit

Urgent: Call/Meet with Your State Rep to Oppose Nurse Staffing Ratios (HB2604)

IHA Position Paper: Oppose House Bill 123, House Amendment 1

This bill increases regulatory burdens and costs for healthcare projects, makes the process less predictable, and undermines confidence in the health planning program.

IHA Fact Sheet: Hospital Transformation Capital Program

To improve the health and well-being of every Illinoisan, the State must invest in its healthcare infrastructure.

Step Up Opposition to Mandatory Nurse Staffing Ratios

National Nurses United, the powerful union that successfully pushed for nurse staffing ratios in California, is now backing HB3585.

Governor Signs SB1469: Critical Access Hospital Funding/Hospital Sales Tax Exemption

Gov. J.B. Pritzker today signed IHA-backed legislation, Senate Bill 1469 (PA100-1181), at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado.

Oppose Mandatory Nurse Staffing Ratios Legislation

Urge Legislators to Sponsor Medicaid Managed Care Reform

A comprehensive legislative package of Medicaid managed care reform bills developed and strongly backed by IHA was introduced in the Illinois General Assembly.  

IHA Summary: Illinois General Assembly's Veto Session

The General Assembly took final action on several important hospital issues that IHA strongly advocated for during the  Veto Session.

IHA Overview of General Assembly's Spring 2018 Session

This is a detailed summary of the key budget and healthcare bills that IHA worked on this spring.

IHA Testimony on FY2019 State Budget

Testimony to the Illinois Senate I and II Committees, given by David Gross, IHA Senior Vice President, Government Relations

Hospital Assessment Program Testimony

IHA testimony to the Illinois House Appropriations-Human Services Committee re: Hospital Assessment Program Redesign

IL House Mental Health Committee Testimony

IHA urged state officials to ensure health plans are fully complying with parity laws. IHA supports legislation to increase transparency of health plan practices and improve parity law enforcement.

$50 Million Broadband Investment Encourages Hospital Partnership

The state has released funding for the first round of matching grants of Connect Illinois for statewide broadband expansion.

IHA Comment Letter re: Medicaid MCO Dispute Resolution Process

IHA requests that HFS clarify submission and documentation requirements and resolution timeframes and ensure balance between the rights of MCOs and providers.

IDPH Adopts Rules Updating Lead Poisoning Testing and Reporting

IDPH adopted rules to implement PA 98-690.

New Hospital Requirements in Healthcare Violence Prevention

This memo highlights major components and requirements of a new state law that takes effect Jan. 1, 2019.

Health Care Right of Conscience Act Changes

Changes to the Health Care Right of Conscience Act (PA 99-0690) require healthcare facilities to develop protocols to ensure conscience-based objections are handled in a timely manner.

AIDS Confidentiality Act Changes

An amendment of the Illinois AIDS Confidentiality Act clarifies and streamlines procedural and documentation requirements for obtaining informed consent for HIV testing in healthcare facilities.