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Panelists weigh in on the state of men’s health
Health News Illinois convened a panel of experts to discuss the state of men’s health, including the unique challenges and stigmas related to preventative care, and the rising focus on behavioral health challenges among that population.
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House approves establishment of prescription drug affordability board, pathway for ER workers to report violent incidents
Illinois is one step closer to establishing a prescription drug affordability board after legislation was approved on Thursday by the House.
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Senate committee approves plan to protect patient data on abortion, gender dysphoria
A plan backed by Gov. JB Pritzker to protect the medical records of patients who receive abortion and gender dysphoria care passed a Senate committee on Wednesday.
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Senate sends bill to remove hormonal medications from prescription monitoring program to Pritzker, passes other health bills
The Senate signed off on several healthcare bills on Wednesday, including one to remove testosterone from the prescription monitoring program.
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Lawmakers renew push for prescription drug affordability board
A bill to create a prescription drug affordability board pilot in Illinois was approved Wednesday by a House committee.
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Illinois ranks 28th in the nation for senior health
Illinois ranked 28th among states for senior health, according to a recent report by the United Health Foundation.
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Plan to require dementia training for direct service workers heads to Pritzker
A plan that will require dementia training for direct service workers heads to Gov. JB Pritzker after passing the Senate Tuesday afternoon.
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Illinois joins lawsuit against student loan cuts for future healthcare workers
Illinois joined nearly two dozen other Democratic-led states Tuesday to sue the Trump administration over new restrictions on federal student loans for those pursuing careers in healthcare.
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LatestMolina Healthcare Charitable Foundation Grants $10,000 to Pui Tak Center to Support Services for Families Navigating a Disability
The Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation, in collaboration with Molina Healthcare of Illinois (“Molina”), awarded a $10,000 grant to Pui Tak Center’s Disability Services program, providing support for 70 families in Chicago’s...
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Medicaid rolls see dip in March
Illinois’ Medicaid managed care enrollment dropped in March, according to recent data from the Department of Healthcare and Family Services.
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Senate approves regulations on downcoding in billing
The Senate unanimously approved legislation Thursday to ban health insurers from using artificial intelligence for a billing practice where a procedure or service is billed at a lower level than what was actually provided.
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Hospitals
Rochelle Community Hospital plans $48.6 million renovation
Rochelle Community Hospital told state regulators it plans a nearly $48.6 million modernization and renovation of its facility.
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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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