General Assembly approves plan regulating nurse staffing agencies
Illinois lawmakers signed off late last week on a plan to regulate nurse staffing agencies operating in the state.
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Apr 12, 2022 | Hospitals, Long Term Care, Top Stories
Illinois lawmakers signed off late last week on a plan to regulate nurse staffing agencies operating in the state.
Apr 11, 2022 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories, Vaccination
The Illinois Department of Public Health said Friday that COVID-19 is “not showing signs of further waning” and urged residents to start taking precautions against the viral spread.
Read MoreApr 11, 2022 | Hospitals, State Budget, Top Stories
Lawmakers on Saturday unanimously approved the renewal of the hospital assessment program.
Apr 11, 2022 | Medicaid/Medicare, State Budget, Top Stories
The General Assembly approved Saturday a wide-ranging Medicaid omnibus bill that addresses behavioral health care for young people, boosts long-term care coverage and creates a program for certified nursing assistants.
Apr 11, 2022 | coronavirus, Legislature, State Budget, Top Stories
Lawmakers voted along party lines this weekend on a $46.5 billion spending package, which allocates hundreds of millions in federal funds to healthcare.
Apr 8, 2022 | On The Record, Top Stories
“Tipping the Pain Scale” tells the story of the opioid epidemic through the perspectives of individuals like community outreach volunteer Roz Pichardo, NFL Pro Bowl tight end Darren Waller and […]
Apr 8, 2022 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories, Vaccination
Chicago’s top doctor told reporters Thursday the city has likely avoided the latest COVID-19 surge.
Read MoreApr 8, 2022 | State Budget, Top Stories
A deal has been reached on the fiscal year 2023 budget, Gov. JB Pritzker and Democratic leaders announced Thursday afternoon.
Apr 8, 2022 | Hospitals, Legislature, Pharmacy, Top Stories
The Illinois Senate unanimously approved a plan Thursday afternoon to further regulate nurse staffing agencies in the state.
Apr 8, 2022 | Legislature, Nursing homes, Top Stories
A proposal to reform how nursing homes are funded in Illinois is heading to Gov. JB Pritzker after the House approved it Thursday night.
Apr 7, 2022 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories, Vaccination
As of Tuesday, 515 Illinoisans were in the hospital with COVID-19, down 31 from Monday and up 45 from the prior week.
Read MoreApr 7, 2022 | Insurance, Legislature, Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories
The Illinois House rejected a proposal Wednesday night intended to address network adequacy.
Apr 7, 2022 | Nursing homes, Top Stories
The Illinois Senate unanimously approved a plan Wednesday night to reform how nursing homes are funded in Illinois.
Apr 7, 2022 | Hospitals, Legislature, State Budget, Top Stories
An Illinois House committee passed a roughly $45.7 billion spending proposal Wednesday, which allocates hundreds of millions of dollars in federal relief funds to different healthcare sectors.
Apr 7, 2022 | Press Releases
Blessing’s Heart & Vascular Center and its caregiving team have been recognized in a special insert to the 2022 U.S. News and World Report “Best Hospitals” issue.
Read MoreApr 6, 2022 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories, Vaccination
Chicago’s top doctor said Tuesday she’s not concerned by the current rise of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, which she attributed in part to the lifting of mitigations and people returning to pre-pandemic activities.