Insurance committee approves various healthcare bills
The Illinois House’s Insurance Committee approved several healthcare-related bills at its Monday morning meeting.
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Mar 23, 2021 | Insurance, Legislature, Top Stories
The Illinois House’s Insurance Committee approved several healthcare-related bills at its Monday morning meeting.
Mar 23, 2021 | coronavirus, Top Stories
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot opened the door Monday to additional COVID-19 restrictions to stop a potential third COVID-19 surge.
Mar 23, 2021 | Hospitals, Top Stories
The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board signed off Monday on the sale of Mercy Hospital to Michigan-based Insight, bringing Chicago's oldest hospital one step closer to remaining open.
Mar 22, 2021 | COVID-19 Update, Top Stories
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,220 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, bringing the total to 1,223,083.
Read MoreMar 22, 2021 | Hospitals, Legislature, Top Stories
To address the compounding health concerns of their communities, safety-net hospitals will have to play a part in a larger, holistic approach to healthcare, panelists said last week at a virtual event hosted by the Healthcare Council of Chicago.
Mar 22, 2021 | Legislature, Top Stories
The House’s Mental Health & Addiction Committee signed off Friday on a plan its sponsor says is intended to better provide mental health services during a 911 emergency.
Mar 22, 2021 | coronavirus, Health Tech, Legislature, Top Stories
A legislative package dealing with telehealth is possible this spring, the chair of the House’s Insurance Committee said last week.
Mar 22, 2021 | coronavirus, Top Stories, Vaccination
Additional groups of essential workers will be given access to COVID-19 appointments before all Illinoisans over 16 become eligible on April 12, Gov. JB Pritzker announced last week.
Mar 22, 2021 | Press Releases
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) is teaming up with Access Community Health Network (ACCESS) on efforts to increase access to COVID-19 vaccines in underserved neighborhoods hardest hit by the pandemic.
Read MoreMar 19, 2021 | COVID-19 Update, Top Stories
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,380 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, bringing the total to 1,218,470.
Mar 19, 2021 | coronavirus, Mental Health, On The Record, Population Health, Top Stories
The Community Behavioral Healthcare Association's increased focus on racial equity is about doing more to affect policy, according to CEO Marvin Lindsey.
Mar 19, 2021 | Hospitals, Top Stories
Damond Boatwright has been named the new president and CEO of Hospital Sisters Health System.
Mar 19, 2021 | Hospitals, Legislature, Top Stories
The House approved a plan Thursday evening its sponsor said addresses concerns raised by healthcare groups related to adding prejudgement interest to injury suits.
Mar 19, 2021 | Hospitals, Legislature, Top Stories
The House unanimously approved a plan Thursday night that Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Northlake, said will help reopen Westlake Hospital in Melrose Park.
Mar 19, 2021 | Hospitals, Long Term Care, Medicaid/Medicare, Mental Health, Top Stories
The Illinois House approved a wide-ranging package by the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus on Thursday aimed at addressing racial disparities in healthcare.
Mar 18, 2021 | COVID-19 Update, Top Stories
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,325 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, bringing the total to 1,216,090.
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