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Illinois Law May Mandate Nursing Home Virtual Visit Options
Nursing home residents isolated by the COVID-19 pandemic would be able to visit loved ones virtually under a proposal being considered by Illinois lawmakers, one that has the support of advocates in the space. by Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune / April 20, 2021 Shutterstock
(TNS) Nursing home residents isolated by the COVID-19 pandemic would be able to visit loved ones virtually under a proposal being considered by
Illinois lawmakers.
Advocates say the bill would help to lessen the crushing loneliness experienced by people who’ve been stuck in long-term care facilities for more than a year without contact with family or friends.
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Illinois Democratic senators advance bills improving managed care organizations
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill.- The Senate Managed Care Organizations Subcommittee advanced a bill that could offer better access to healthcare for nursing home residents.
MCOs are currently able to deny patients access to care based on the services they need. However, Illinois senators hope to change that policy. Sen. Linda Holmes (D-Aurora) said her bill could prohibit the Department of Healthcare and Family Services from entering into MCO contracts that include any incentive for denying care.
Nate Harris, Legislative Director for the Health Care Council of Illinois, also emphasized that patients shouldn t be denied care. He said they should always have a voice in the matter.
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