
Author: Ryan Voyles
House bill aimed at addressing mental health issues at Illinois colleges
Mar 1, 2019 | Mental Health, Top Stories
Public colleges and universities in Illinois would be required to establish an expert panel to address mental health issues on campus under a bill approved Thursday morning by a House committee.
Planned Parenthood of Illinois wouldn’t participate in Title X if new rule goes into effect
Feb 25, 2019 | Federal Government, Top Stories
Planned Parenthood of Illinois wouldn't be able to provide care under a federal family planning grant program if a new federal rule goes into effect barring those receiving money from referring patients for abortions in most cases.
Long-term care providers seek carveout from Medicaid managed care
Feb 25, 2019 | Nursing homes, Top Stories
A sponsor for a plan to allow long-term care facilities to be exempted from the state’s expansion of Medicaid managed care said it has become necessary because the current system is not working.
Quincy Medical Group moving forward with surgery center
Feb 25, 2019 | Hospitals, Top Stories
Quincy Medical Group is moving forward with a proposed $19.5 million outpatient surgery center after Blessing Health System offered them joint ownership of their existing surgery center in Quincy.
Read MorePanelists outline what’s next for Medicaid
Feb 22, 2019 | Legislature, Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories
Health News Illinois convened a panel of experts this week in Springfield to discuss what’s next for the state’s Medicaid program.