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Lawmakers seek to expand access to asthma medication at schools
Schools could maintain a supply of asthma medication that’s accessible to students participating in sports and other extracurricular activities under a proposal approved by a Senate committee last week.
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Prime Healthcare warns it may leave BCBSIL network amid contract dispute
Prime Healthcare recently warned patients that its eight Illinois hospitals could leave the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois network in the coming months as it negotiates a new contract with the insurer.
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Pritzker, Bailey slated for rematch in gubernatorial race, Stratton wins Democratic bid for Senate
Gov. JB Pritzker will face former state senator Darren Bailey this November in the race for governor.
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Senate committee approves plan to prohibit discrimination against LGBTQ senior adults by health providers
A Senate committee has tentatively approved a plan that would prohibit providers who care for seniors from discriminating against a resident’s actual or perceived LGBTQ or HIV status.
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Judge sides with AAP, medical groups to pause changes to federal vaccine schedule
A federal judge sided with the Itasca-based American Academy of Pediatrics and other medical groups on Monday to pause the Trump administration's decision to slash the number of recommended childhood vaccines.
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SIHF Healthcare proposes $231 million replacement of Cahokia Heights’ Touchette Regional Hospital
SIHF Healthcare has submitted its plan to state regulators to replace Touchette Regional Hospital in Cahokia Heights with a new $231 million facility. The new hospital will have 108 total beds, with […]
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Federal court issues injunction to block cuts to $600 million in public health grants to Illinois, other Democratic-led states
A federal court sided with Illinois and other Democratic-led states last week to issue an injunction to block the Trump administration from cutting $600 million in public health grants.
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Tech companies sue to block Chicago’s social media tax
A coalition of the major tech companies has sued to block Chicago’s new tax on social media organizations to raise funds for mental health services.
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Lawmakers discuss Medicaid priorities, addressing healthcare costs for spring session
Health News Illinois convened its annual legislator roundtable event this week in Springfield as top lawmakers discussed their legislative priorities for the spring session.
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LatestIllinois State Senator Julie Morrison earns national AMA Honor for transformative public health leadership
The American Medical Association has named Illinois State Senator Julie Morrison a recipient of its 2026 Award for Outstanding Government Service, a prestigious national recognition celebrating exceptional leadership in advancing public health policy and advocacy.
Medicare/Medicaid
Medicaid rolls decline in January
Illinois’ Medicaid managed care enrollment fell in January, according to recent data from the Department of Healthcare and Family Services.
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Hospitals
State board approves Sinai Chicago’s plan to consolidate Schwab Rehabilitation license under Mount Sinai Hospital
State regulators approved a plan Tuesday to allow Sinai Chicago to consolidate Schwab Rehabilitation services under the license of Mount Sinai Hospital.
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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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