COVID-19 hospitalizations surpass 1,000
The number of Illinoisans hospitalized with COVID-19 has surpassed 1,000 for the first time in nearly three months.
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Illinois ranks 33rd nationally for senior health
Illinois ranks 33rd in the nation when it comes to the health of its seniors, down two spots from when the United Health Foundation last ranked states in 2019.
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Pritzker approves plan to improve services for LGBTQ seniors
Gov. JB Pritzker signed off on a plan this week intended to increase access to services for LGBTQ seniors.
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Pritzker signs renewal of hospital assessment program
Illinois’ hospital assessment program has been renewed through 2026, under a new law signed Tuesday by Gov. JB Pritzker.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations near 1,000
The number of Illinoisans hospitalized with COVID-19 is nearing 1,000 for the first time in nearly three months.
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Blue Cross delays Avalon Lab Program implementation
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois has indefinitely delayed a program that it said would help payers, physicians and consumers make better use of diagnostic laboratory tests. Hospitals are concerned with the proposal.
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Pritzker announces $11.2 million for family planning services
Illinois will provide $11.2 million to providers to support and expand access to family planning services for low-income populations across the state, Gov. JB Pritzker announced Monday.
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Pritzker signs protections for 340B program, other healthcare bills
Gov. JB Pritzker signed off last week on over a dozen healthcare-related bills, including one adding protections for the 340B Program.
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Medicaid rolls grew in February
The state’s Medicaid managed care rolls grew in February, according to recent data from the Department of Healthcare and Family Services.
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23 Illinois counties now at “medium” COVID-19 community level
Just under one-quarter of Illinois counties are now at a “medium” community level of COVID-19,...
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Hospital leaders highlight next steps to address health equity
Hospital leaders from across Illinois spoke last week on their work to address health equity. Heather McGhee, an author and keynote speaker during the Illinois Health and Hospital Association’s second-annual Health Equity Action Day, said that health disparities have a personal and fiscal cost. “It’s clear that it’s in our collective interest to be smarter […]
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Illinois continues seeing rise in COVID-19 metrics
As of Wednesday, 880 Illinoisans were in the hospital with COVID-19, up 19 from Tuesday and up 81 from the prior week.
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Hasbrouck to be nominated as next head of Cook County Department of Public Health
Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck will be nominated as the next head of the Cook County Department of Public Health, a spokeswoman confirmed Thursday.
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Audit critical of DCFS’ ability to provide proper medical care to children
The Department of Children and Family Services has repeatedly failed to ensure children under its care receive appropriate medical checkups and immunizations, according to a state audit released Thursday that criticized various aspects of the agency’s performance.
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On the Record with Advocate Aurora Health CEO Jim Skogsbergh
Advocate Aurora Health announced this week it is joining forces with Atrium Health, a 40-hospital health system serving North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations, cases continue rising in Illinois
As of Tuesday, 861 Illinoisans were in the hospital with COVID-19, up 15 from Monday and up 41 from the prior week.
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