Hastings bill opens the door for virtual dental care
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SPRINGFIELD — To expand access to dental care, State Senator Michael E. Hastings passed legislation designed to ensure patients can access virtual dental care safely while maintaining strong professional standards.
“When life gets hectic, dental care is often the first thing that gets put to the side,” said Hastings (D-Frankfort). “This will especially help rural and low-income communities who often have a lack access to dental care.”
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Castro advances measure to expand postpartum home visiting programs
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SPRINGFIELD — To close gaps in health care that new mothers and their children face before their standard six-week postpartum checkup, State Senator Cristina Castro led a measure through the Senate that would expand at-home care for newborns and their families.
“Providing a community and resources for new mothers and their children delivers stability in a critical period of their lives,” said Castro (D-Elgin). “The challenges of becoming a new parent should not be faced alone.”
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Ellman backs measure to modernize prescription drug delivery rules
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SPRINGFIELD — To provide greater flexibility for healthcare providers and businesses receiving prescription drug deliveries while maintaining safeguards for controlled substances State Senator Laura Ellman is advancing House Bill 4953, reducing burdens for businesses operating across multiple sites while preserving accountability and safety standards.
“Health care providers and businesses often operate across multiple locations, and outdated delivery rules can create unnecessary administrative hurdles,” said Ellman (D-Naperville). “This measure provides flexibility for non-controlled prescription drugs while keeping important protections in place for controlled substances.”
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Villivalam advances measure expanding transparency on utility rates
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SPRINGFIELD ─ State Senator Ram Villivalam is championing a measure that would increase transparency when utility companies ask the Illinois Commerce Commission to raise their rates.
“Cost of living is on the rise – and so are our utility bills,” said Villivalam (D-Chicago). “Meanwhile, utility rate hikes are occurring without transparency or an opportunity for public input.”
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