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Work continues on rural emergency hospital license
Illinois officials are continuing to work on developing a new license to help critical access and rural hospitals.
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Review board approves Rush’s $51.2 million plan for cancer center in Lisle, other projects
The Illinois Health Facilities and Review Board signed off Tuesday on several projects, including a $51.2 million plan by Rush University System for Health to build a new cancer center in Lisle.
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Illinois receives over $750,000 from settlement with medical equipment manufacturer
Illinois has received more than $750,000 from a multi-state settlement with a medical equipment manufacturer over allegations the company misled federal healthcare programs by paying kickbacks to suppliers.
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Rush announces $70 million outpatient care facility on Chicago’s west side
Rush University System of Health said Monday it plans to build a $70 million outpatient care center on Chicago’s west side.
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Durbin seeks federal funding boost for healthcare worker scholarship, loan repayments
Federal funding for a scholarship and loan repayment program would grow significantly under a proposal unveiled last week by Illinois Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin.
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Durbin tests positive for COVID-19
Illinois Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin said Sunday he tested positive for COVID-19.
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CDC: 9 counties at elevated COVID-19 community levels
Federal health officials recommend those at risk of severe illness from COVID-19 take precautions in nine Illinois counties, according to data released last week.
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House approves various healthcare bills
The House signed off on several healthcare bills last week, including one allowing providers in the state’s drug overdose prevention program to distribute fentanyl test strips.
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SIU School of Medicine’s Dr. Kari Wolf talks new Behavioral Health Workforce Education Center
This week saw state leaders formally launch a new center aimed at improving the recruitment, education and training of behavioral health professionals.
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LatestSouthern Illinois Healthcare gives patients secure access to diagnostic imaging and reports online with pocketHealth
Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) today announced the launch of PocketHealth, a patient-centric image sharing platform that eliminates the reliance on CD-ROMs for patients to access their diagnostic imaging and reports.
Medicare/Medicaid
Eagleson talks increased staffing, awareness campaign for return of Medicaid redeterminations
Department of Healthcare and Family Services Director Theresa Eagleson told lawmakers Thursday that preparing for the end of the Medicaid program’s continuous enrollment policy is a top focus in the coming year.
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Insurance
Illinois fines Blue Cross’ parent company $605,000 for violating network adequacy law
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois’ parent company, Health Care Service Corporation, has been fined $605,000 for violating the state’s network adequacy law, the Illinois Department of Insurance announced Thursday.
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Health Reform
Duckworth, Durbin urge action on short-term health plans
Sens. Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin are urging President Joe Biden’s administration to limit the availability of short-term health plans that don’t comply with some of the Affordable Care Act's protections.
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Health Tech
Vohra lays out plans to upgrade infrastructure
Department of Public Health Director Dr. Sameer Vohra told lawmakers last week the agency’s focus in the coming year will be on upgrading the state’s public health infrastructure.
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