New Coalition Members from Across Illinois Unite to Protect the Tip Credit
Thursday, May 9, 2024 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] “Eliminating the tip credit in Illinois would not only harm our hospitality industry and hardworking tipped employees but also inflict a negative trickle effect on businesses across various sectors. This legislation threatens to increase operational costs for businesses, leading to potential job losses and decreased consumer spending,” echoed Peter Tokar III, President & CEO of the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce. “It is imperative that policymakers consider the broader economic impact and work collaboratively with stakeholders to find effective solutions that support both businesses and consumers alike.” Tell your state legislators to VOTE NO on House Bill 5345 and Protect Illinois Hospitality
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Illinois Credit Unions: Member Driven Financial Cooperatives
Thursday, May 9, 2024 - Posted by Advertising Department
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Broad Support For Carbon Capture And Storage Across Illinois, “Vital” For The Environment and Downstate Growth
Thursday, May 9, 2024 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] A growing chorus of labor unions, government officials, business and industry voices, and the academic community are speaking up about the critical role that carbon capture and storage (CCS) can play in helping Illinois reach its clean energy goals. The Capture Jobs Now Coalition is supporting legislation (SB3311/HB569) to advance CCS projects in our state while prioritizing jobs and economic development in local communities. Pat Devaney, Secretary-Treasurer of the AFL-CIO, and Mark Denzler, President and CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association:
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Showcasing The Retailers Who Make Illinois Work
Thursday, May 9, 2024 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] Retail provides one out of every five Illinois jobs, generates the second largest amount of tax revenue for the state, and is the largest source of revenue for local governments. But retail is also so much more, with retailers serving as the trusted contributors to life’s moments, big and small. We Are Retail and IRMA are dedicated to sharing the stories of retailers like Leslie, who serve their communities with dedication and pride. Black Beauty Collective - We Are RetaIL (irma.org)
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Eliminate Unnecessary Prior Authorization Delays To Improve Health Outcomes and Equity
Thursday, May 9, 2024 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] In providing care to 3.6 million Medicaid customers, Illinois hospitals have seen the negative impact of managed care organizations’ (MCOs) prior authorization practices. It’s one of the biggest barriers to healthcare for children, people with disabilities, seniors and other adults with Medicaid coverage, who are disproportionately people of color. Inappropriate denials that lead to delayed care can worsen an individual’s health and lead to poor outcomes. Prior authorization can also exacerbate health disparities and “create barriers to care for medically underserved patients, patients of color, LGBTQ+ patients, patients in rural areas, and those at risk for poor health outcomes,” according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. What’s more, MCOs deny coverage requests for needed procedures or medical tests at twice the rate of Medicare, according to a 2023 U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services study. The Illinois Health and Hospital Association urges lawmakers to pass legislation that addresses harmful prior authorization practices and eliminates barriers to healthcare for Illinois’ most vulnerable populations. Medical decisions should be in the hands of patients and medical professionals, not insurance companies that reduce costs and increase profits by denying care that doctors recommend. Support IHA’s MCO prior authorization reforms.
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