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Aetna reaches coverage agreement with BJC, Washington University
Aetna has reached a coverage agreement with two St. Louis-based health systems to ensure retired Illinoisans in the Metro East region can retain health coverage.
PrimeCare Health breaks ground on health center on Chicago’s northwest side
PrimeCare Health broke ground Friday on a new health center in Chicago’s Hermosa neighborhood.
Illinois begins enforcement on THC products
A new state law restricting the sale of intoxicating THC products went into effect this week.
Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, March of Dimes announce $1.2 million partnership for maternal health initiatives
Meridian Health Plan of Illinois and March of Dimes will partner on a $1.2 million initiative to improve maternal and infant health outcomes in the Chicagoland region.
CDPH opens new satellite crisis care site
The Chicago Department of Public Health has launched a satellite site at the Roseland Health Hub to expand emergency mental health responses on the city’s south side.
85 Illinois retirement homes rated among best in nation by U.S. News
Eighty-five Illinois nursing homes were among the top in the country in the latest rankings from the U.S. News & World Report.
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.
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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.
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Insurance
Aetna reaches coverage agreement with BJC, Washington University
Aetna has reached a coverage agreement with two St. Louis-based health systems to ensure retired Illinoisans in the Metro East region can retain health coverage.
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.
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Legislative
Illinois begins enforcement on THC products
A new state law restricting the sale of intoxicating THC products went into effect this week.
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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More From Health News Illinois
Aetna reaches coverage agreement with BJC, Washington University
Aetna has reached a coverage agreement with two St. Louis-based health systems to ensure retired Illinoisans in the Metro East region can retain health coverage.
PrimeCare Health breaks ground on health center on Chicago’s northwest side
PrimeCare Health broke ground Friday on a new health center in Chicago’s Hermosa neighborhood.
Illinois begins enforcement on THC products
A new state law restricting the sale of intoxicating THC products went into effect this week.
Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, March of Dimes announce $1.2 million partnership for maternal health initiatives
Meridian Health Plan of Illinois and March of Dimes will partner on a $1.2 million initiative to improve maternal and infant health outcomes in the Chicagoland region.
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