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IPHCA joins defense of state’s 340B law
The main trade association for Illinois’ community health centers has entered the legal battle to defend the state’s 340B law.
Illinois to receive $190 million in second wave of rural health transformation funding
Illinois will receive just over $190 million in the second wave of federal rural health transformation funding, a slight decrease from its initial award.
Nurses at Endeavor Health Edward Hospital vote to unionize
Registered nurses at Endeavor Health Edward Hospital in Naperville have voted to unionize.
HFS says too early to know impact of federal ruling on definition of ‘medical frailty’ for Medicaid work requirements
The Department of Healthcare and Family Services told stakeholders last week they are still evaluating the impact of a recent federal court ruling to block a Trump administration rule that would force chronically ill people on Medicaid to prove they are unable to work.
Welch to step down as House speaker
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, said Thursday he will not seek another term leading the chamber.
Review board approves Lurie Children’s $480 million plan for pediatric hospital in Downers Grove
State regulators gave their go-ahead Thursday to Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago to build a new $480 million pediatric hospital in Downers Grove.
Medline plans to lay off more than 300 workers
Northfield-based medical supply company Medline has notified the state that it plans to lay off more than 300 workers.
Pritzker calls on incoming Democratic Congress to repeal Medicaid, SNAP cuts
A day after Democrats retook control of Congress, Gov. JB Pritzker called on the newly elected officials to repeal federal cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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Panelists discuss preparations for Medicaid work requirements, impact on providers
Health News Illinois convened a panel of experts this week to discuss the wide-ranging changes coming to the Medicaid program, including the implementation of work requirements, the expected financial impact on providers and communicating changes to patients.
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LatestAdvocate Health raises millions to support health and opportunity in Chicago and Milwaukee
Celebrating the power of philanthropy and partnership, GATHER brought more than 400 supporters together on Oct. 28 and raised nearly $900,000 to advance health access initiatives across Chicago’s South Side and Milwaukee’s Near...
Medicare/Medicaid
HFS says too early to know impact of federal ruling on definition of ‘medical frailty’ for Medicaid work requirements
The Department of Healthcare and Family Services told stakeholders last week they are still evaluating the impact of a recent federal court ruling to block a Trump administration rule that would force chronically ill people on Medicaid to prove they are unable to work.
Insurance
Stuart implores Aetna, BJC Healthcare to reach coverage agreement
A contract dispute between Aetna and the St. Louis-based BJC Health could have massive health implications for retired Illinoisans in the Metro East region, according to one of the area’s top lawmakers.
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Health Reform
Illinois to receive $190 million in second wave of rural health transformation funding
Illinois will receive just over $190 million in the second wave of federal rural health transformation funding, a slight decrease from its initial award.
Hospitals
Review board approves Lurie Children’s $480 million plan for pediatric hospital in Downers Grove
State regulators gave their go-ahead Thursday to Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago to build a new $480 million pediatric hospital in Downers Grove.
Legislative
IPHCA joins defense of state’s 340B law
The main trade association for Illinois’ community health centers has entered the legal battle to defend the state’s 340B law.
Health Tech
Review Board approves OSF plan to shift services from Ottawa to Peru
State regulators narrowly approved a proposal on Tuesday to allow OSF HealthCare to end intensive care and obstetrics services at OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa.
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IPHCA joins defense of state’s 340B law
The main trade association for Illinois’ community health centers has entered the legal battle to defend the state’s 340B law.
Illinois to receive $190 million in second wave of rural health transformation funding
Illinois will receive just over $190 million in the second wave of federal rural health transformation funding, a slight decrease from its initial award.
Nurses at Endeavor Health Edward Hospital vote to unionize
Registered nurses at Endeavor Health Edward Hospital in Naperville have voted to unionize.
HFS says too early to know impact of federal ruling on definition of ‘medical frailty’ for Medicaid work requirements
The Department of Healthcare and Family Services told stakeholders last week they are still evaluating the impact of a recent federal court ruling to block a Trump administration rule that would force chronically ill people on Medicaid to prove they are unable to work.
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