Senate approves amended prejudgement interest proposal, plan to reopen Westlake Hospital
The Senate approved a new proposal related to prejudgment interest on injury suits, despite concerns from some healthcare groups.
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Mar 26, 2021 | Hospitals, Legislature, Top Stories
The Senate approved a new proposal related to prejudgment interest on injury suits, despite concerns from some healthcare groups.
Mar 26, 2021 | Hospitals, Legislature, Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories
The Senate signed off on the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus’ healthcare omnibus, sending it to the desk of Gov. JB Pritzker, who said Thursday it was a cause he was "proud to advance."
Mar 25, 2021 | COVID-19 Update, Top Stories
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,190 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, bringing the total to 1,229,898.
Read MoreMar 25, 2021 | Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories
The state’s Medicaid managed care rolls continued growing in January.
Mar 25, 2021 | Legislature, Top Stories
An Illinois House committee signed off Wednesday morning on proposals intended to increase access to birthing services.
Mar 25, 2021 | Hospitals, Legislature, Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories
The Senate Executive Committee has approved the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus’ healthcare omnibus, setting up a final vote on the floor before it heads to Gov. JB Pritzker.
Mar 25, 2021 | coronavirus, Top Stories, Vaccination
Gov. JB Pritzker received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday.
Mar 24, 2021 | Press Releases
A $10 million grant from the AbbVie Foundation will support scientific and educational activities at the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center under the leadership of a newly appointed Cancer Center director. A portion of the grant will also establish a permanent endowment, which will continuously support the work of the center for years to come.
Read MoreMar 24, 2021 | COVID-19 Update, Top Stories
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,793 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the total to 1,227,708.
Read MoreMar 24, 2021 | Hospitals, Legislature, Top Stories
A House committee signed off on a plan Tuesday morning its sponsor said would help keep safety-net hospitals and health services operating in underserved communities.
Mar 24, 2021 | coronavirus, Top Stories
Chicago’s top health official said Tuesday she is worried the city might be on the cusp of another surge of COVID-19 cases.
Mar 24, 2021 | Health Tech, Top Stories
Illinois will receive nearly $5.6 million as part of a multistate settlement with Boston Scientific Corp. over allegations it deceptively marketed transvaginal surgical mesh devices to patients.
Mar 24, 2021 | coronavirus, Top Stories, Vaccination
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike called on residents Tuesday to not let their guard down as the state reports a continued uptick in some COVID-19 metrics.
Mar 23, 2021 | COVID-19 Update, Top Stories
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,832 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, bringing the total to 1,224,915.
Mar 23, 2021 | coronavirus, Top Stories, Vaccination
Illinois has launched a new mass vaccination site in Forest Park, which Gov. JB Pritzker said Monday is part of the state’s larger effort to boost the number of vaccination sites ahead of next month’s vaccine eligibility expansion.
Mar 23, 2021 | Insurance, Legislature, Top Stories
The Illinois House’s Insurance Committee approved several healthcare-related bills at its Monday morning meeting.