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Advocate Aurora Health exec testifies in support of Stark Law changes
Advocate Aurora Health would take on more risk and move more quickly to implement a “truly value-based healthcare system” if certain changes were made to the Stark Law, Chief Integration Officer Mike Lappin testified this week at a U.S. House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee hearing.
State fines 36 nursing homes nearly $1 million during second quarter
The state cited 36 nursing homes for violations during the second quarter of the year, issuing nearly $1 million in fines.
Illinois Primary Health Care Association CEO resigns
Bruce Johnson has resigned as president and CEO of the Illinois Primary Health Care Association following “insensitive comments” he made to Aunt Martha’s CEO Raul Garza during a June 20 meeting.
Democrats call on Rauner to address maternal, infant health disparities
Illinois Democratic Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth, as well as eight Illinois U.S. Representatives, sent a letter last week to Gov. Bruce Rauner urging him to address racial disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes.
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LatestSSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation announces $5-million capital campaign for emergency room renovation project
SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation officially announced the launch of the TOGETH(ER) emergency department capital campaign to transform the overall emergency room (ER) experience at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital-Centralia. The $5-million fundraising campaign plays a vital role to provide an expanded, modernized space designed specifically for the ER needs of today so that emergency medicine specialists can deliver expert and efficient care.
Medicare/Medicaid
Report: Illinois policies ‘moderately’ support telemedicine
Illinois state laws and Medicaid policies “moderately” support the use of telemedicine services, according to a recent nationwide survey.
Insurance
Tech startup aims to connect uninsured with coverage
With funding for navigators, enrollment assisters previously paid for by the Affordable Care Act, facing an uncertain future, the leaders of a Chicago-based tech startup believe they can help fill the gap.
Health Reform
Advocate Aurora Health exec testifies in support of Stark Law changes
Advocate Aurora Health would take on more risk and move more quickly to implement a “truly value-based healthcare system” if certain changes were made to the Stark Law, Chief Integration Officer Mike Lappin testified this week at a U.S. House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee hearing.
Hospitals
Hospital assessment program produces winners and losers
The state’s updated hospital assessment program, which went into effect this month, could produce winners and losers among the more than 200 participating hospitals.
Legislative
Rauner signs bill aimed at boosting physician assistants
Gov. Bruce Rauner signed legislation Friday that supporters say will increase the number of physician assistants in the state. The law increases how many physician assistants can enter into a collaborative agreement with doctors from five to seven, and eliminates the ratio in certain areas that the federal government determines have a shortage of health professionals.
Health Tech
Report: Illinois policies ‘moderately’ support telemedicine
Illinois state laws and Medicaid policies “moderately” support the use of telemedicine services, according to a recent nationwide survey.
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Advocate Aurora Health exec testifies in support of Stark Law changes
Advocate Aurora Health would take on more risk and move more quickly to implement a “truly value-based healthcare system” if certain changes were made to the Stark Law, Chief Integration Officer Mike Lappin testified this week at a U.S. House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee hearing.
State fines 36 nursing homes nearly $1 million during second quarter
The state cited 36 nursing homes for violations during the second quarter of the year, issuing nearly $1 million in fines.
Illinois Primary Health Care Association CEO resigns
Bruce Johnson has resigned as president and CEO of the Illinois Primary Health Care Association following “insensitive comments” he made to Aunt Martha’s CEO Raul Garza during a June 20 meeting.
Democrats call on Rauner to address maternal, infant health disparities
Illinois Democratic Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth, as well as eight Illinois U.S. Representatives, sent a letter last week to Gov. Bruce Rauner urging him to address racial disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes.
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