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UIC startup raises nearly $1M to help develop safer leukemia chemotherapy

Jun 17, 2019 | Press Releases

A startup company founded by UIC researchers in the department of biochemistry and molecular genetics, recently has secured nearly $1 million in total funding to help it further develop a less toxic version of chemotherapy commonly used to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

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Enrollment in Medicaid managed plans saw small gains in April

Jun 17, 2019 | Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories

Illinois’ Medicaid enrollment stayed mostly flat in April, adding just 359 people to the rolls.

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Group introduces new model policies to improve healthcare access for immigrants

Jun 17, 2019 | Population Health, Top Stories

A coalition of Chicago-area hospitals and social service organizations are taking steps to improve healthcare access and create a more welcoming environment for immigrants living in Illinois.

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Commission discusses strategies for addiction treatment

Jun 17, 2019 | State Budget, Top Stories

A state commission heard from healthcare policy analysts and advocates last week on how best to provide substance abuse treatment.

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On the Record with Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza

Jun 14, 2019 | On The Record, Top Stories

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza has been an outspoken advocate for increased transparency in how the state spends its money. She recently spoke with Health News Illinois about the budget, paying down the state’s $6.4 billion bill backlog and Medicaid managed care.

AMITA to end services at three hospitals

Jun 13, 2019 | Hospitals, Top Stories

AMITA Health plans to discontinue services at three hospitals they purchased last year from Presence Health.

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Advocate Aurora Health offers early retirement to nearly 300

Jun 13, 2019 | Top Stories

Advocate Aurora Health is offering a voluntary early retirement program to around 300 of its managers, according to a Wednesday statement.

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Rush breaks ground on $450 million outpatient care center

Jun 13, 2019 | Hospitals, Top Stories

Rush University Medical Center broke ground Wednesday on a $450 million outpatient center on the west side of Chicago that's funded in part by the system's largest ever financial gift.

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Pritzker signs abortion protection bill

Jun 13, 2019 | Legislature, Top Stories

Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Wednesday expanding protections for abortion services in Illinois.

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Latino Alzheimer’s and Memory Orders Alliance (LAMDA) Receives $1M Grant

Jun 12, 2019 | Press Releases

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration of Community Living recently awarded the Latino Alzheimer’s and Memory Disorders Alliance (LAMDA) with nearly $1 million for the next 3 years.

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Blue Island’s MetroSouth Medical Center seeks new buyer to keep hospital open

Jun 12, 2019 | Hospitals, Top Stories

The operators of MetroSouth Medical Center in Blue Island plan to close the facility by the end of the year unless they can find a new buyer.

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Pritzker promises more will be done to address access to mental health services

Jun 12, 2019 | Mental Health, Top Stories

Gov. JB Pritzker reaffirmed Tuesday his administration’s support to address access to mental health treatment and services.

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Illinois ranks in middle of pack for overall healthcare

Jun 12, 2019 | Health Tech, Top Stories

A new report by the Commonwealth Fund found Illinois in the middle of the pack nationally and regionally in terms of its overall healthcare.

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Raoul calls for investigation into data breach of medical collection agency

Jun 11, 2019 | Health Tech, Top Stories

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has called for an investigation into a data breach at the American Medical Collection Agency, which possibly exposed the personal information of nearly 20 million patients.

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Cook County Health, Medical Home Network ACO re-up partnership

Jun 11, 2019 | Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories

Cook County Health and Medical Home Network’s Accountable Care Organization are extending their nearly five-year partnership until at least 2021.

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Hospitals join Chicago business leaders in request for workweek ordinance exemption

Jun 11, 2019 | Hospitals, Top Stories

The head of the state’s hospital association joined business leaders from across the Chicago area in asking to be exempted from a proposed ordinance requiring employers to schedule workers two weeks in advance and pay them for last-minute changes.

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