Medicaid rolls continue decline
The state’s Medicaid managed care rolls dropped by nearly 3 percent in September, according to recent data from the Department of Healthcare and Family Services.
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Nov 14, 2023 | Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories
The state’s Medicaid managed care rolls dropped by nearly 3 percent in September, according to recent data from the Department of Healthcare and Family Services.
Nov 13, 2023 | Hospitals, Top Stories
For the second time in four months, union workers at Ascension Saint Joseph - Joliet plan to strike over concerns about unfair labor practices.
Nov 13, 2023 | Legislature, Nursing homes, Top Stories
A proposal to improve the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation’s ability to process healthcare licenses is heading to Gov. JB Pritzker after unanimously passing the General Assembly last week.
Nov 13, 2023 | Federal Government, Public Health, Top Stories
Dr. Allison Arwady, the former public health commissioner for Chicago, will join the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s efforts to address the nationwide increase in overdoses and suicides.
Nov 13, 2023 | Public Health, Top Stories
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said Monday he has chosen Dr. Olusimbo “Simbo” Ige as the next commissioner for the Department of Public Health.
Nov 9, 2023 | Education, Health Tech, Top Stories
A new $10.4 million biopharma hub in Chicago hopes to help academic inventors translate their research into commercial products.
Nov 9, 2023 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Public Health, Top Stories
Illinois’ top doctor on Wednesday urged residents to get their COVID-19 and flu vaccines, saying it is vital to protect loved ones from another potential ‘tripledemic’ of COVID-19, flu and RSV.
Nov 9, 2023 | Legislature, Top Stories
A House committee signed off Wednesday on a measure that looks to improve the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation’s ability to process healthcare licenses.
Nov 8, 2023 | Top Stories, Workforce
The Chicago City Council tabled a plan on Tuesday intended to greatly expand paid leave for workers.
Nov 8, 2023 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories
The number of pediatric emergency department visits for firearm injuries doubled during the pandemic, according to a report released this week by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.
Nov 8, 2023 | Infrastructure, Top Stories
The city of Chicago will receive $336 million in federal funds over the next three years to replace up to 30,000 lead pipes that deliver water to homes, the state’s two Democratic senators announced last week.
Nov 7, 2023 | Public Health, Top Stories
The Department of Public Health has launched a phone line to provide clinical consultation for providers and address an increase in congenital syphilis cases among Illinois newborns.
Nov 7, 2023 | Education, Top Stories
A project led by the University of Illinois Chicago will receive $5 million in federal funds to improve care and research on epilepsy, brain tumors and neurological disorders.
Nov 7, 2023 | Hospitals, Top Stories
Twenty-seven of 109 Illinois hospitals studied by the Leapfrog Group received top marks on patient safety, according to a report released Monday.
Nov 7, 2023 | Press Releases
Paving the way for the future of health care workers, OSF HealthCare is pleased to announce a 42% increase in enrollment in the fall 2023 semester in the OSF colleges of nursing. Most of the enrollment has been into the graduate program, with approximately 15% into the undergraduate program, at both Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing in Peoria, and Saint Anthony College of Nursing in Rockford.
Read MoreNov 6, 2023 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Pediatrics, Public Health, Top Stories
The Department of Public Health said Friday it will allocate $3.5 million to 19 different organizations to support post-pandemic child and adolescent health services.