Mercyhealth reaches $1 million settlement with feds over COVID-19 vaccine policy Aug 14, 2025 | coronavirus, Hospitals, Top Stories Rockford-based Mercyhealth has agreed to pay more than $1 million to employees who had refused to comply with its COVID-19 vaccine policy.To access this content, you must purchase 1 Year Health News Illinois Subscription or 1 Year Group Subscription - Up to 5 Users, or log in if you are a member.