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Comptroller’s office launches website to track state’s investments in women’s healthcare
Oct 17, 2024
Illinois has invested more than $46 million in breast and cervical cancer screenings and education over the past three years, according to a website launched Wednesday by Illinois Comptroller Susan Mendoza’s office.
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Health leaders discuss rise in cyberattacks
Oct 17, 2024
Illinois hospitals and health systems are preparing for cyberattacks, with their leaders saying it’s not a matter of if, but when they’ll face them.
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Cook County Health board nominates Mikaitis as permanent CEO
Oct 16, 2024
After nearly a year as interim leader, Dr. Erik Mikaitis was nominated Wednesday as the permanent CEO of Cook County Health.
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OSF rebrands long-term rehabilitation hospital in Peoria
Oct 16, 2024
OSF HealthCare said Tuesday it will change the name of its long-term rehabilitation hospital in Peoria to OSF HealthCare Divine Mercy Continuing Care Hospital.
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BCBSIL awards over $8 million in grants to improve birth outcomes
Oct 16, 2024
More than two dozen organizations will receive just over $8 million from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois to improve health outcomes for mothers and their children.
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Schakowsky, Ramirez bring back bill targeting practices by private equity firms
Oct 16, 2024
Two Illinois congressional lawmakers have re-introduced legislation targeting practices by private equity firms in the wake of the financial collapse of the nation’s largest for-profit hospital system.
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London-based ‘well-being’ startup sets up Chicago HQ
Oct 15, 2024
A London-based company that offers workplace "well-being" benefits will make Chicago its U.S. headquarters, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced last week.
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Illinois will close one of its state-run migrant shelter
Oct 15, 2024
Illinois will close one of its state-run migrant shelters as the number of new arrivals to Chicago falls.
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HRSA deputy administrator discusses focus on maternal health initiatives
Oct 11, 2024
Health Resources and Services Administration officials joined local leaders in Chicago this week to announce investments to improve maternal health outcomes. That included a roughly $1.5 million grant to the […]
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LatestIHA presents first annual Ruth Colby Excellence in Leadership Award
by Ryan Voyles | Oct 1, 2024 | Press Releases | 0
In recognition of Mary Lou Mastro’s distinguished service to the Illinois Health and Hospital Association (IHA) and the Illinois hospital community, IHA President and CEO, A.J. Wilhelmi presented Mastro the inaugural Ruth Colby Excellence in Leadership Award during IHA’s 2024 Leadership Summit in Oak Brook last week.
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Essence Healthcare expands Medicare Advantage plan into Chicago region
Oct 4, 2024
St. Louis-based Essence Healthcare will expand its Medicare Advantage plans to the Chicago region.
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Lawmakers discuss role of PBMs with specialty drugs
Sep 12, 2024
Illinois lawmakers continued discussions this week about the role of pharmacy benefit managers, with a Wednesday hearing focused on the cost of specialty drugs.
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