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Stop Rx Drug Deserts. Say No To HB 1443!
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] HB 1443 would create a state-appointed Prescription Drug Affordability Board with the authority to review and set upper payment limits on selected prescription drugs. While well-intentioned, this misguided legislation risks harming patients’ community pharmacies without addressing the real drivers of health care costs. Allowing government appointees to intervene in decisions between patients and their physicians raises serious concerns. Moreover, despite being enacted in multiple states, these boards have failed to deliver meaningful savings. Two states have set upper payment limits, yet in the seven years since the first board was established, there is no evidence of a single dollar saved for patients. In Illinois, community pharmacies are essential to the communities they serve, providing access to critical medicines and treatments. If upper payment limits are set below pharmacies’ acquisition costs, pharmacists could be forced to dispense drugs at a loss or stop carrying certain drugs altogether. This puts patient access at risk, especially those who depend on nearby, trusted community-based pharmacies. Illinois’ health care system is already incredibly fragile. HB 1443 advances policy with no record of lowering costs for patients or supporting the sustainability of community pharmacies. Don’t force community pharmacies to choose between financial loss and patient access. We urge you to oppose HB 1443. Paid for by PharmaScript and the Greater Chicagoland Black Chamber of Commerce
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Credit Unions Prepare Ahead Of Elder Abuse Awareness Month
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month. Each year, it serves as an important reminder that financial exploitation is one of the fastest-growing threats facing older adults. For credit unions, this issue is deeply connected to the members and communities we serve every day. Credit unions are on the front line of defense against financial fraud. With over 180,000 suspicious cases involving older adults reported by financial institutions recently—totaling more than $6 billion in activity—the need for actionable resources has never been greater. To support the mission of service, the American Association of Credit Union Leagues (AACUL) Elder Exploitation Prevention Toolkit is now available. This resource is designed specifically for credit unions to help their team recognize red flags, start difficult conversations, and respond with care. What’s Inside the Toolkit?
• Conversation Starters: Practical tools to help teams talk about elder fraud with confidence and sensitivity. • Posters & Handouts: Ready-to-use materials for branches to keep protection top-of-mind for members. • Social & Digital Content: Pre-made assets to help spread awareness across digital channels. The toolkit can be accessed at https://aacul.com/elder. In addition to the toolkit, the Illinois Credit Union Act was amended last year to authorize credit union employees to contact trusted advisors or family members on members’ accounts when financial exploitation is suspected. The trusted advisor provision has been in effect since January 1, 2026. Paid for by Illinois Credit Union League.
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340B: ‘A Lifeline For Patients And Communities’ – Vote YES On HB 2371 SA 2
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] As healthcare leaders, staff and their patients advocate for House Bill 2371 SA 2—the Patient Access to Pharmacy Protection Act—some who are against restoring the federal 340B program in Illinois have mischaracterized “both the purpose of the 340B Drug Pricing Program and the realities facing Illinois hospitals,” said IHA President and CEO A.J. Wilhelmi in a recent Crain’s op-ed. Illinois hospitals face unprecedented financial headwinds, including higher costs and inadequate reimbursement. At the same time, drug prices continue to rise while pharmaceutical manufacturers reduce access to drug discounts required by federal law. “Pharmaceutical manufacturers — many located overseas, earning tens of billions of dollars in annual profits — are actively working to restrict hospital access to 340B discounts. Limiting these resources does not lower drug prices; it reduces the ability of providers to deliver care to those who need it most,” Wilhelmi wrote. Illinois hospitals and Federally Qualified Health Centers are united in supporting HB 2371 SA 2, which does not require state money. The bill would protect 340B so safety net providers can continue supporting patients and communities. “Weakening this program would not help patients — it would reduce access to care and strain an already fragile healthcare system,” Wilhelmi said. Cutting funding for hospitals operating on thin to negative margins will have devasting effects on patients. VOTE YES on HB 2371 SA 2. Learn more.
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