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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.
Roseland Community Hospital files for bankruptcy
Roseland Community Hospital in Chicago filed for bankruptcy on Wednesday, a step it said will allow it to remain open as it restructures its debt.
Sinai Chicago opens new multispecialty clinic at Holy Cross Hospital
Sinai Chicago has opened a new multispecialty clinic at its Holy Cross Hospital to centralize services in one location.
Pritzker wins third term as governor, Stratton elected to replace Durbin in Senate
Gov. JB Pritzker won a third term in office on Tuesday, part of a continued electoral domination by Democrats across the Land of Lincoln.
Duckworth seeks answers from FDA on estradiol transdermal patch shortage
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., has asked federal regulators to clarify how it will mitigate an estradiol transdermal patch shortage that she said makes it harder for women to manage symptoms of menopause.
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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
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.
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
Duckworth seeks answers from FDA on estradiol transdermal patch shortage
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., has asked federal regulators to clarify how it will mitigate an estradiol transdermal patch shortage that she said makes it harder for women to manage symptoms of menopause.
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
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.
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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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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