Legislation passed by the General Assembly on several topics generated national and international attention and stirred up controversy this year. The true impact will play out over many years to come. Read more
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Fall Legislative Update – What You Should Know About Illinois’ Medical Cannabis Program
Illinois recently had an anniversary of sorts. The first medical cannabis dispensary was officially cleared to open in Illinois ten years ago, on August 25, 2015. … But even though medical cannabis has been legal here for over a decade, most patients and providers are still unclear on the details and logistics of Illinois’ medical cannabis program. Nothing demonstrates this lack of clarity more than one dreaded word: “prescribe.”
Mark Peysakhovich, IPS Legislative Consultant, discusses the situation in some detail in IPS Mind Matters, official publication of the Illinois Psychiatric Society, Fall 2025 | Issue 64
IPS Joins Fight to End Prior Authorization
The Illinois Psychiatric Society supports removing prior authorization and other medication utilization management controls for Illinois Medicaid patients. Read more
Governor Appoints Behavioral Health Chief
IPS leaders met with David T. Jones, the state’s Associate Secretary for Behavioral Health at the Illinois Department of Human Services, whom the Governor recently named to the newly created position of Illinois’ Chief Behavioral Health Officer. Read more