Ben Schwarm, Author at Illinois Chiropractic Society

ICS PAC Needs Your Support

Posted by Ben Schwarm | Jul 16, 2025 | Featured, ICS Message, Legislative, zall | 0 |

Support the ICS PAC and help elect lawmakers who back chiropractic care. Your contribution empowers advocacy, strengthens our voice in Springfield, and protects the future of your profession.

Illinois Legislature Wraps Up Spring Session

Posted by Ben Schwarm | Jun 11, 2025 | Featured, ICS Message, Legislative, zall | 0 |

The Illinois General Assembly wrapped its spring session with several healthcare and insurance bills passed, none directly impacting chiropractic physicians, but some worth watching. ICS tracked all key developments.

Chiropractic Legislation Update from Springfield

Posted by Ben Schwarm | May 14, 2025 | ICS Message, Legislative, Videos, zall | 0 |

Ben Schwarm reports from Springfield as the Illinois legislature enters its final weeks. While things look good for chiropractic physicians now, ICS is closely watching for last-minute amendments or surprises.

General Assembly Meets First Deadline

Posted by Ben Schwarm | Apr 2, 2025 | ICS Message, Legislative, zall | 0 |

The Illinois General Assembly’s 2025 spring session is halfway through, with 1,500 bills advancing after the first key deadline. Notable bills focus on medical licensure, health insurance, small businesses, and workplace regulations, with ongoing advocacy efforts shaping key legislation.

Illinois Legislative Update: Chiropractic Bills Stall

Posted by Ben Schwarm | Mar 26, 2025 | ICS Message, Legislative, Videos, zall | 0 |

Ben Schwarm provides an update from the Illinois State Capitol, where several key bills are under review. However, critical chiropractic measures failed to meet the deadline and remain stalled for now.

Urgent: Submit Your Witness Slip to Support HB 3033 Today!

Posted by Ben Schwarm | Mar 13, 2025 | ICS Message, Legislative, Practice Management, Scope of Practice | 0 |

The Illinois Chiropractic Society supports HB 3033 to expand chiropractic roles in student health exams and concussion oversight. Submit a witness slip before the March 19 hearing to show your support.

Medical Practice Act Rule Changes Official

Posted by Ben Schwarm | Feb 26, 2025 | ICS Message, Legal, Legislative, Practice Management, Scope of Practice, zall | 0 |

On December 13, 2024, the IDFPR enacted the first major rewrite of the Illinois Medical Practice Act rules since 2005. The ICS successfully advocated for key changes, protecting chiropractic physicians’ licensure and practice rights.

ICS Goes to Capitol Hill

Posted by Ben Schwarm | Jan 29, 2025 | ICS Message, Legislative, zall | 0 |

On January 23, 2025, the Illinois Chiropractic Society advocated for broader Medicare coverage of chiropractic treatments, aiming for 200 co-sponsors. Read the full article to learn more!