CMS pulls proposed Medicaid rule change
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has pulled consideration of a rule that Illinois healthcare leaders said could have cost the state’s Medicaid program millions of dollars.
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Sep 16, 2020 | Federal Government, Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has pulled consideration of a rule that Illinois healthcare leaders said could have cost the state’s Medicaid program millions of dollars.
Read MoreSep 16, 2020 | coronavirus, Top Stories
A majority of Illinoisans continue to approve of Gov. JB Pritzker’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey released this week by researchers at Northwestern and three other national universities.
Sep 16, 2020 | coronavirus, Top Stories
Chicago’s top health official said Tuesday the city has made noticeable progress in its fight against COVID-19.
Sep 16, 2020 | coronavirus, State Budget, Top Stories
Gov. JB Pritzker is directing state agencies to prepare for 5 percent cuts to their budgets this year, and potentially 10 percent next year, as negotiations additional federal COVID-19 relief stall in Washington D.C.
Sep 15, 2020 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories
There were 1,466 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Illinois on Tuesday, bringing the state’s total number of cases to 264,210.
Read MoreSep 15, 2020 | Top Stories, Vaping
Chicago has hit a record low in its rate of cigarette use by youths, though its youth vaping rate continues to rise, according to a report released Monday by the city’s Department of Public Health.
Sep 15, 2020 | coronavirus, Federal Government, Top Stories
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., called out the federal government Monday for diverting COVID-19 tests away from Illinois schools.
Sep 15, 2020 | coronavirus, Top Stories
The city of Chicago will work with 31 community organizations to hire individuals to further expand its COVID-19 contact tracing program, officials announced Monday.
Sep 14, 2020 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories
There were 1,373 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Illinois on Monday, bringing the state’s total number of cases to 262,744.
Read MoreSep 14, 2020 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories
There were 70 COVID-19 deaths linked to Illinois long-term care facilities last week, the second time in three weeks the number has increased.
Sep 14, 2020 | coronavirus, Top Stories
Thirty Illinois counties have now reached a “warning” level for COVID-19, an increase of one from the prior week.
Sep 14, 2020 | Hospitals, Top Stories
The Cook County Health Board of Directors signed off Friday on an amended version of its nearly $3.4 billion budget plan.
Sep 14, 2020 | Hospitals, Top Stories
Hundreds of nurses have started a seven-day strike at University of Illinois Hospital in Chicago, while thousands of workers represented by SEIU Healthcare began their strike Monday across the university system.
Sep 11, 2020 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories
There were 2,145 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Illinois on Friday, bringing the state’s total number of cases to 257,788.
Read MoreSep 11, 2020 | coronavirus, On The Record, Top Stories
A coalition of healthcare providers announced this week they have joined forces to advocate for legal protections.
Sep 11, 2020 | Hospitals, Top Stories
Gov. JB Pritzker said Thursday it's possible lawmakers may provide funds for several south side Chicago hospitals when they return for the fall veto session, including Mercy Hospital and Medical Center.