Lawmakers hear debate over plan expanding scope of practice for pharmacists
Provider groups remained divided last week on a recently approved provision in state law that expands the number of conditions Illinois pharmacists can test and treat.
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Jul 15, 2024 | Legislature, Pharmacy, Top Stories
Provider groups remained divided last week on a recently approved provision in state law that expands the number of conditions Illinois pharmacists can test and treat.
Jul 15, 2024 | Hospitals, Top Stories
Two former executives at Chicago’s Loretto Hospital — including its past chief financial officer — have been charged in federal court with defrauding the provider out of $15 million. A […]
Jul 12, 2024 | Medical Research, On The Record, Top Stories
Researchers at Northwestern Medicine and Brigham and Women's Hospital said this week they may have discovered a root cause of lupus, an autoimmune disease that affects more than 1.5 million people in the United States.
Jul 12, 2024 | Education, Pharmacy, Top Stories
The University of Illinois Chicago said Thursday its college of pharmacy will be renamed the Herbert M. and Carol H. Retzky College of Pharmacy.
Jul 12, 2024 | Health Systems, Top Stories
Dr. Mark Rosenblatt has been named the new CEO of the University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics at UIC, otherwise known as UI Health.
Jul 11, 2024 | Medical Research, Top Stories
The University of Chicago will receive $5 million in federal funds as part of an effort to strengthen the geriatric workforce.
Jul 11, 2024 | Population Health, Top Stories
Gov. JB Pritzker and other state leaders joined Chicago officials Wednesday to announce that $100 million has been raised in private funds to support community-level violence prevention programs.
Jul 11, 2024 | Insurance, Legislature, Top Stories
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a legislative package into law Wednesday to transform the insurance sector in Illinois.
Jul 9, 2024 | Press Releases
The Illinois State Dental Society Foundation proudly hosted its seventh annual Mission of Mercy (MOM) event on June 28th and 29th at the Peoria Civic Center.
Read MoreJul 9, 2024 | Press Releases
Delta Dental of Illinois is now offering expanded dental coverage specifically designed to support individuals with disabilities through its Enhanced Benefits Program.
Read MoreJul 9, 2024 | Top Stories
The Barrington Pain and Spine Institute is asking state regulators to approve its plan to add interventional radiology services.
Jul 9, 2024 | Legislature, Top Stories
Gov. JB Pritzker signed several healthcare proposals into law last week, including one that expands who can administer long-acting injectables for mental health or substance use disorders.
Jul 9, 2024 | Medical Research, Top Stories
The University of Illinois Chicago is joining a federal effort to reduce preventable causes of maternal deaths and improve health outcomes for women.
Jul 8, 2024 | Pediatrics, Top Stories
The Department of Public Health will add 148 areas to its list of ZIP codes at high risk for lead exposure.
Jul 8, 2024 | Legislature, Top Stories
Gov. JB Pritzker took action last week on two healthcare bills related to medical debt, including one that aims to erase nearly $1 billion of medical debt in collections for Illinoisans.
Jul 8, 2024 | Federal Government, Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories
The federal government last week signed off on Illinois’ 1115 waiver application that targets social determinants of health and behavioral health.