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JCAR takes no action on plan to close Medicaid-like program for undocumented adults
A legislative panel took no action Tuesday on a plan by the Department of Healthcare and Family Services on Tuesday to end its health program for certain undocumented individuals, keeping it on track to sunset at the end of June.
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IAHCF, SEIU Healthcare reach multi-year contract for frontline workers
The Illinois Association of Health Care Facilities and SEIU Healthcare said Tuesday they’ve reached a multi-year contract extension that will see frontline workers receive a $1-an-hour pay raise and a united advocacy toward Medicaid reimbursement reform.
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Six Corners Same Day Surgery Center plans $5.2 million surgery center in Chicago
Six Corners Same Day Surgery Center has asked state regulators for approval of a $5.2 million plan to re-establish a facility in Chicago.
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Duckworth seeks answers on termination of federal workers who support IVF treatments
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., joined colleagues to demand answers on why a Congressionally-mandated team at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention focused on access to in-vitro fertilization was terminated.
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Durbin calls on HHS to strengthen its food safety and nutrition oversight
Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and colleagues recently asked federal health leaders for answers on how recent layoffs will affect their ability to monitor food safety and nutrition.
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Human services stakeholders make case to lawmakers for funding
Lawmakers overseeing the state's budget heard from stakeholders last week on the need to fund certain human service initiatives.
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HFS hosts hearing on future of health program for undocumented adults
Advocates railed against state officials on Friday, calling on them to reverse plans to sunset a program that provides Medicaid-like coverage for undocumented individuals between 42 and 64 years old.
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Insurance regulations, overdose reporting among proposals passed by Senate committees
Senators approved various healthcare bills ahead of a Friday deadline to advance legislation out of committees.
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American Cancer Society rally to reduce cancer burden
Cancer advocates rallied in Springfield this week to call on state lawmakers to improve access to colorectal cancer screenings and to support taxing other tobacco products at an equal rate to cigarettes.
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LatestTwo OSF HealthCare leaders recognized nationally for transforming care
The American Telemedicine Association (ATA), is recognizing two leaders of OSF HealthCare for their remarkable contributions to advancing telehealth and virtual care. The ATA is a broad and inclusive member network working to advance industry adoption of telehealth, promote responsible policy, advocate for government and market normalization and provide education and resources to help integrate digital care into emerging value-based delivery models of care.
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House committee approves plan requiring insurers notify members of new state-required benefits
Lawmakers are considering a plan to require insurers to notify members of all basic healthcare benefits and services included in their plans, as well as newly enacted state-required benefits.
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Panel discusses cost, prioritizing of addressing healthcare cyberattacks
A Health News Illinois panel this week took a deep dive into the rise of healthcare cyberattacks, how healthcare organizations are weighing paying ransom and the balance of cybersecurity and technology advancements to improve patient health.
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