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State Rep. Sue Scherer asked fellow lawmakers April 6 to vote for legislation she said would protect patients harmed by the contract dispute between Blue...

The Illinois House denied Rep. Sue Scherers proposal in a 40-21-7 vote with one opponent calling it overkill that did not solve the problem.

While the legislative session normally lasts through the end of May, it was shortened this year to accommodate the state's primary elections on June 28. When asked what people can expect this week, House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch said "Anything, everything, craziness." "As always, the final week of session will be very busy," added Jaclyn Driscoll, a spokesperson for...

Insurer accuses Springfield Clinic of demanding unreasonable rates

In a hearing Wednesday night, Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, and others questioned representatives of Blue Cross Blue Shield and Springfield Clinic.

Blue Cross divisional senior vice president Krishna G. Ramachandran said the for-profit, multi-specialty clinic, in its "first very specific counter-offer," is demanding a 75% increase in reimbursement rates "even though their rates are already the highest in the Springfield market and tower 60% more than those in the Chicago market." The aggressive stance by...

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Insurer accuses Springfield Clinic of demanding unreasonable rates

Lawmakers in Springfield are looking at ways to change insurance company regulations in the wake of a controversy involving Blue Cross Blue Shield.

The state has officially stepped in to a situation involving the insurance company Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois and Springfield Clinic. Blue Cross Blue Shield filed notifications of these changes in March, leading the state agency to fine Health Care Service Corporation, the parent company of Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,000 per day.