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IDPH reports one-day high of 6,943 new COVID-19 cases, 95,111 processed tests
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported two new records Friday, with a one-day high of 6,943 new COVID-19 cases after processing 95,111 tests.
On the record with Southern Illinois Healthcare CEO Rex Budde
Southern Illinois has not been spared from the latest wave of COVID-19, according to Rex Budde, president and CEO of Southern Illinois Healthcare.
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Pritzker says Winnebago County plan to allow some indoor seating prohibited under restrictions
Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday that an effort by the Winnebago County Health Department to continue some indoor seating at bars and restaurants is prohibited under the state’s heightened restrictions.
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Sinai’s Holy Cross Hospital plans to close obstetric unit
A year after suspending its obstetric services, Sinai Health System’s Holy Cross Hospital in Chicago plans to formally close the unit, according to a recent application with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.
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New restrictions placed on west-central region as COVID-19 surges across Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker ordered increased COVID-19 restrictions for the west-central region Thursday, making it the ninth of the state's 11 regions to face mitigations.
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IDPH reports one-day high with 6,363 new COVID-19 cases
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported a one-day high of 6,363 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, after processing over 83,000 tests.
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Blue Cross launches new programs to improve health equity
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois is providing nearly $100 million to launch two pilot programs aimed at addressing health disparities and improving diversity in the healthcare industry, the insurer announced Wednesday.
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Rates for exchange health plans to decrease next year
Most Illinoisans will pay less next year for health insurance on the Affordable Care Act’s exchange.
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IDPH reports one-day high of 6,943 new COVID-19 cases, 95,111 processed tests
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported two new records Friday, with a one-day high of 6,943 new COVID-19 cases after processing 95,111 tests.
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LatestEsperanza Health Centers awarded with SPARCC capital grant by by Elevated Chicago for development of administrative headquarters
Esperanza Health Centers, a nationally recognized Federally Qualified Health Center that operates four primary care clinics on Chicago’s Southwest Side, has received a $100,000 capital grant and a $500,000 loan through Elevated Chicago, allowing Esperanza to complete a long-awaited build-out of its administrative headquarters adjacent to the Pink Line Western Ave. station in Marshall Square.
Medicare/Medicaid
State agencies, advocates offer lawmakers differing opinions on transfer of DCFS youth to managed care
State officials told lawmakers Thursday the transfer of thousands of children under the care of the Department of Children and Family Services to Medicaid managed care has been a “great success," though youth advocates said they still have concerns about the program.
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Health Reform
Nine Illinois organizations receive over $7 million to address opioid crisis
Nine Illinois organizations will receive over $7 million from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs to help fight the opioid crisis, the agency announced last week.
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Illinois GOP push back against COVID-19 restrictions
Illinois Republican lawmakers pushed back Wednesday against heightened COVID-19 restrictions being issued by Gov. JB Pritzker, saying there should be greater clarity on the data being used to formulate restrictions and that the General Assembly should have greater say in the pandemic response.
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Rosalind Franklin innovation center secures first tenant
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science's $50 million Innovation and Research Park secured its first tenant this month.
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IDPH reports one-day high of 6,943 new COVID-19 cases, 95,111 processed tests
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported two new records Friday, with a one-day high of 6,943 new COVID-19 cases after processing 95,111 tests.
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